AppsFromResearch
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Nutrition & Healthy Eating Apps

Meal planning, food tracking, and dietary screening tools grounded in nutrition science. Built by USDA, Mayo Clinic, and university nutrition programs for healthy eating at every age.

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Body Quest

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:PROVEN
Body Quest is a gamified app teaching third-grade students healthy eating habits as part of a school-based obesity prevention program.
Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemFood Science & Nutrition
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Mayo Clinic Mini-EAT

1 publication
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Nine-item rapid screening tool for patients and clinicians to quickly assess dietary patterns, validated against comprehensive Healthy Eating Index.
Mayo ClinicClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Mindful Mediterranean Meals

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Mindful Mediterranean Meals helps older adults adhere to Mediterranean diet through meal tracking, feedback, and personalized recipes improving eating habits.
University of WashingtonWellness & Public Health
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MOVE! Coach

5 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Sixteen-week weight management app for Veterans and service members offering guided education, goal setting, and progress tracking for weight loss.
US Department of Veterans AffairsWellness & Public Health
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myCircadianClock

3 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Research tool for logging diet, exercise, and sleep timing to investigate daily rhythm effects on health outcomes.
Salk Institute for Biological StudiesWellness & Public Health
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Canning timer & checklist

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Canning timer and checklist generates customized processing checklists and timers for over fifty foods based on jar size, method, and elevation.
Oregon State UniversityFood Science & Nutrition
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Food Info Network System

2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Food Info Network System provides optimized grocery lists and recipes tailored to users' dietary needs, budget, and preferences using network-based recommendations.
University of Notre DameFood Science & Nutrition
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LPI DNI

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
LPI DNI helps clinicians, especially pharmacists, identify and manage potential interactions between medications and micronutrients affecting patient health.
Oregon State UniversityBasic Medical Sciences
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Seasonal and simple

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Seasonal and Simple guides Missouri residents to select, store, and prepare local seasonal produce with recipes and farmers market directory.
University of MissouriFood Science & Nutrition
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Step It Up by CHAI

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Step It Up by CHAI increases physical activity and supports cardiovascular health using personalized feedback, device integration, and location-based messaging.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillWellness & Public Health
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USDA FoodKeeper

1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
USDA FoodKeeper provides storage and safety guidelines for over 650 food items to maximize quality and reduce household waste.
United States Department of AgricultureFood Science & Nutrition
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CDC BAM! Dining Decisions

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Game where players sort conveyor belt foods into healthy categories to earn points and learn healthy lifestyle choices.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
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Cleveland Clinic Diet

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Cleveland Clinic Diet guides users through building sustainable health habits with personalized meal plans and AI-powered tracking tools.
Cleveland ClinicWellness & Public Health
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EFNEP Mobile

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Provides weekly video lessons, budget-friendly recipes, goal-setting challenges, and community discussions for families in nutrition education programs.
North Carolina State UniversityFood Science & Nutrition
My Snack Tracker icon

My Snack Tracker

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Logs consumption of empty-calorie foods and beverages using daily targets to help individuals monitor snacking patterns and sugar intake.
MD Anderson Cancer CenterWellness & Public Health
Pick Your Plate! icon

Pick Your Plate!

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Educational game teaching students to build healthy meals using nutritional guidelines and budgets from countries worldwide.
Smithsonian InstitutionFood Science & Nutrition
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Pick Your Plate! - Español

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Educational nutrition game where students plan healthy daily meals using food guides and budgets from eight countries to learn balanced eating.
Smithsonian InstitutionFood Science & Nutrition
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Plan.Eat.Move.

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Gives individuals and families resources to plan nutritious, budget-friendly meals and develop safer food preparation skills, supporting Kentucky SNAP participants.
University of KentuckyFood Science & Nutrition
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Preserve Smart

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Food preservation app providing tested recipes that automatically adjust canning processing times for user's elevation, ensuring high-altitude safety.
Colorado State UniversityFood Science & Nutrition
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Prostate Network

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Prostate Network offers vetted diet and exercise information plus peer support for prostate cancer survivors seeking community connection.
University of KansasWellness & Public Health
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RISE by UCONN

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
RISE by UCONN provides a fifty-two week wellness program with multimedia lessons, recipes, and Fitbit integration for weight loss.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillWellness & Public Health
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Seasonal & Simple

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Guides Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska consumers in selecting, storing, and preparing local seasonal produce with simple recipes at markets.
University of MissouriFood Science & Nutrition
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Traffic Light Log by CHAICore

1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Tracks food intake by sorting foods into red, yellow, green categories, displaying nutritional information as a wellness logging tool.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillWellness & Public Health
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UMN EFNEP Nutrition Tracker

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
UMN EFNEP Nutrition Tracker collects dietary recalls and surveys, displaying nutritional values with multilingual support and low-literacy audio-visual cues.
University of MinnesotaWellness & Public Health