Abstract

SmartBites was a mobile application developed to help health-conscious individuals achieve consistency in tracking the nutritional content of their homemade meals. The project addressed the core challenges that often cause people to abandon nutrition tracking: the need for both ease of use, and accuracy. Without these factors working together, it’s easy for users to fall out of routine. SmartBites integrated Bluetooth-enabled scale pairing, USDA nutrition database connectivity, and manual entry features to ensure tracking is both simple and precise. Inspired by personal experiences within the team, the application was designed to accommodate the complexities of home-cooked meals where traditional tracking apps fall short. The team employed FlutterFlow for cross-platform development, focusing on user-centric design, robust security, and efficient user experience. By solving the dual problem of convenience and accuracy, SmartBites empowers users with the tools they need to stay consistent and achieve their health goals.