Medical Xpress August 29, 2024
A new University of Sydney study has found that improved artificial intelligence (AI) training is required when developing nutrition apps that are used to track food intake or manage weight.
Researchers initially screened 800 apps before selecting 18 for further evaluation. These 18 apps, which included both AI-integrated and manual food-logging nutrition apps, were then assessed for their ability to recognize ingredients and estimate energy content.
The findings are published in the journal Nutrients.
Dr. Juliana Chen, lead author of the study and accredited practicing dietitian, lecturer and researcher in the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney, suggests that while AI-integrated apps offer convenience over manual food-logging, they should be used carefully.
“When patients or the...
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