Snap to track: study tests food photo app for teens
NCT ID NCT04148560
First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small study tested whether a smartphone app that takes pictures 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 was to see if the app is a reliable tool for tracking diet in teens.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States
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