Can an app accurately track what kids eat?

NCT ID NCT05587816

First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether a smartphone app called PortionSize can accurately measure how much children eat. 31 children aged 7-12 and their parents used the app to record meals. Researchers compared the app's estimates to actual weighed food to see how accurate it was.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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