Can an app replace the food scale? study tests accuracy for kids
NCT ID NCT05587816
First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 4 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 estimate food intake, which was then compared to actual weighed meals. The goal was to see if the app is a reliable tool for tracking nutrition in kids.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
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