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1 Conceptual Framework
Adequate nutrition knowledge has been
described as
Acquiring accurate and adequate nutrition having an awareness of practices and
information is important as it could inform concepts related to
nutritional choices positively and promote the nutrition including adequate food intake and
maintenance of a healthy nutritional status. wellbeing,
food intake and disease, foods signifying key
sources of
nutrients and dietary guidelines and
The nutritional well-being of hospital patients references.
depends mainly on the nutrient intake from
meals served by hospital foodservice.
Undernutrition is a well-documented problem Digital nutrition apps that monitor or provide
in hospitals around the world. Effective recommendations on diet have been found to be
routine monitoring of patient food intake may effective in behavior
depend on the availability of accurate dietary change and weight reduction among individuals
data, at the ward level. A major challenge is with obesity.
finding an appropriate method for the
collection of accurate dietary data for large
number of patients at nutritional risk, which
can also reduce the workload involved in Demographic (Fitness Enthusiasts, Athletes, Ill
patients) Geographic (Cebu, Central Visayas)
capturing the data. The method chosen is
Psychographic (Habits, Food Intake, etc.)
often influenced by the type of device, tool, or
equipment to be used.

A device capable of
reading nutrition facts,
calories, etc. through
weighing foods or
products

Provides nutrition facts, calorie, etc. and change

in one’s The use of technological applications in dietary
food purchasing environment will meaningfully assessment methods have simplified the process
reduce weight among individuals with nutrient and enhance the acquisition of data for the
deficiencies. assessment of food choice, and food intake.

Help fitness enthusiasts and ill patients to further

track their food intake towards the goal of healthy
and better life.