Snap'n'Eat Monitors Nutritional and Caloric Content Based on Photos
Laura McQuarrie — May 20, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov & imedicalapps
Knowing that many people find it more entertaining to take pictures of food than it is to pick and choose what goes on there plate when adhering to a strict diet, SRI International developed the Snap'n'Eat diet app.
Rather than having a use manually log what it is that they're eating, the app automatically picks up on what's on a plate and assigns it nutritional information and caloric content. With the app, researchers at SRI International have found that they are able to get about 85% accuracy when matching a food item to relevant data.
The app is still in the early stages, but SRI International could be on the way to developing a system that's easily able to detect when a person is eating too much or not enough from a certain food group.
Rather than having a use manually log what it is that they're eating, the app automatically picks up on what's on a plate and assigns it nutritional information and caloric content. With the app, researchers at SRI International have found that they are able to get about 85% accuracy when matching a food item to relevant data.
The app is still in the early stages, but SRI International could be on the way to developing a system that's easily able to detect when a person is eating too much or not enough from a certain food group.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Nutritional Tracking - The development of apps like Snap'n'Eat highlights the trend of using automated systems to track nutritional information based on food photos.
2. Enhanced Food Monitoring - The use of image recognition technology in apps like Snap'n'Eat provides an opportunity to enhance food monitoring and improve accuracy in tracking calorie intake.
3. Personalized Diet Solutions - Apps like Snap'n'Eat could lead to personalized diet solutions by offering real-time feedback and recommendations based on the nutritional content of photographed meals.
Industry Implications
1. Health & Wellness - The health and wellness industry can leverage apps like Snap'n'Eat to provide individuals with convenient tools for monitoring their dietary intake and making informed choices.
2. Food Technology - The food technology industry can explore opportunities to incorporate image recognition and automated nutritional tracking features in their products to cater to health-conscious consumers.
3. Fitness & Weight Management - The fitness and weight management industry can benefit from partnering with apps like Snap'n'Eat to offer comprehensive diet and exercise plans that are tailored to individual needs and goals.
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