Literature Review
According to WHO (world health organisation) the most important factor affecting health is a lifestyle.
● Inadequate lifestyle habits have led to a rise in overweight and obesity in young populations.
● Meal planning is associated with a healthier diet and less obesity. Although no causality can be inferred from the reported associations, these data suggest that meal planning could potentially be relevant for obesity prevention.
Proposed Solution
Introducing our meal prep recommendation app, a user-friendly solution to the challenges of maintaining a healthy diet in today's fast-paced world.
● The app will offer personalized, quick recipes and easy meal planning, making nutritious and home made food accessible for everyone.
● It will Simplify the user’s journey to a healthier lifestyle with our time-efficient and tailored approach.
Survey
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Diverse demographics (age, gender, ethnicity) participated.
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Varied cooking habits observed, from daily cooking to never.
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High interest in meal prep apps, especially for personalized recommendations.
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Essential features include inventory management, recipe suggestions, and customization.
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Current app usage trends explored for further insights.
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Participants included various professions, reflecting a broad spectrum of lifestyles.
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Meal planning time ranged from quick decisions to dedicated hours per week.
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Interest in dietary restrictions and alternative ingredient suggestions was notable.
Survey
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Customization in a meal prep app is deemed highly necessary, with 81.8% of respondents considering it essential and 18.2% seeing it as very important.
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A feature that suggests alternative ingredients according to dietary restrictions or preferences piques interest, with 36.4% extremely interested and another 36.4% very interested.
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The most valued features of the meal prep app are recipe suggestions based on inventory (72.7%), nutrition information for recipes (63.6%), and budget management for groceries (63.6%).
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Personalized recipe recommendations are favored for meal planning, with 54.5% finding it extremely helpful and 36.4% very helpful.
Survey
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There is a strong likelihood of users engaging with a meal prep app offering video tutorials for cooking techniques, with 45.5% very likely to use it and 36.4% somewhat likely.
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Cooking meals in bulk for later use is a common practice, with 45.5% doing it sometimes and 36.4% always opting for this method.
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Time spent on meal planning varies, with 36.4% spending 30 minutes to 1 hour, another 36.4% dedicating more than 2 hours, and 27.3% spending less than 30 minutes each week.
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Cooking at home is frequent among respondents, with 63.6% cooking daily and 27.3% several times a week. Additionally, the gender distribution of respondents is 63.6% male and 36.4% female.
