CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 31 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
Accurately tracking what you eat is notoriously difficult. Still, the rapid rise of AI-powered apps that could simplify the process intrigued Sibylle Kranz, a researcher at the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development.
A registered dietician, Kranz signed up for free trials of several popular apps, creating different user profiles and health goals to test features and compare advice.
The results proved to be a mixed bag of convenience and possible inaccuracies.
Kranz, an associate professor, studies how technology such as AI, mobile apps and wearable devices support healthier eating habits. She recently was named an Exc...