Background
Despite advances in healthcare, many working adults struggle to maintain a balanced diet due to busy schedules that leave little time for planning and preparing healthy meals. This often leads to reliance on quick, unhealthy food choices. Existing mobile health apps frequently focus on calorie counting and weight loss, rather than addressing broader dietary needs. NudgeMe aims to bridge this gap by promoting healthy, balanced, and sustainable eating habits that contribute to long-term health improvements.
The Nudge Me – Prototype
NudgeMe is a mobile application prototype designed to encourage healthier eating habits among working adults. It is particularly useful for individuals with a BMI over 25 or those who are overweight. The app leverages nudging techniques – a behavioral science approach – to support sustainable lifestyle changes through small, non-intrusive, and encouraging prompts.
Main Features:
• Personalization: Users can set personal goals related to their eating habits.
• Plate Nudge Analysis with AI: Users receive feedback based on photos of their meals.
• Photo Diary: Users can upload meal photos and track their progress visually.
• Progress Tracking: Goal setting and progress tracking help maintain motivation and adherence.
• Recipe Ideas: The app offers suggestions for balanced, nutritious meals aligned with the Plate Model.
• User-Centered Design and Accessibility: The prototype features a simple, intuitive design with personalization options for inclusive user experience.
By combining mobile health technology with evidence-based strategies like the Plate Model and Nudging-Theory, NudgeMe has the potential to transform eating habits and empower users to lead healthier lives.
Team Members: Bettina Knabl, Angela Löscher, Niklas Schäfer, Valerie Pramer
Project Coach: Jakob Doppler
A project at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. Master Program Digital Heathcare
A project at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. Master Program Digitale Healthcare Project Coach: Jakob Doppler
