Snap to track: study tests app for teen diet accuracy
NCT ID NCT04148560
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a smartphone app that takes photos of meals can accurately measure how many calories teens eat. 29 adolescents used the app for three days while researchers compared the app's estimates to a precise scientific method. The goal is to improve diet tracking for teenagers.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
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