Consultancy for ICT Solutions in Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Consultancy for ICT Solutions in Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy

We provide consultancy on food, nutrition and diet therapy for the development of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions.

TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

We provide consultancy on the following topics:

  • General healthy eating guidelines.
  • Nutritional composition of foods.
  • Nutritional criteria for assessing whether foods are healthy.
  • General nutritional advice to debunk common misconceptions.

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

The main application is the development of ICT solutions related to food, nutrition and diet therapy. This expertise can also be integrated into other digital health solutions.

ADVANTAGES AND INNOVATIVE ASPECTS

The group comprises lecturers specialising in Nutrition and Food Science with nine years of experience working on the BADALI project. BADALI is a food database developed entirely by the group, which also includes a nutrition website providing information for the general public. The group has also carried out health promotion activities and prepared reports on the nutritional composition of products offered in secondary school canteens and school dining halls.

DEVELOPMENT STAGE

The group has experience in providing the public with nutritional advice aimed at improving eating habits. It also has extensive expertise in assessing the nutritional composition of foods and classifying them according to their healthfulness.

APPLICATION SECTORS

  • Software Development Companies and Mobile App Developers.
  • Health Technology (HealthTech) Industry.
  • Health Insurance and Wellness Companies.
  • Digital Media and Platforms Providing Information on Health and Nutrition.
  • Start-ups Specialising in Personalised Nutrition and Online Food Retail.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Ana Belén Ropero Lara – Institute of Bioengineering