Michael Quarshie opened the mobile food journal session in Viikki Campus, University of Helsinki.

1. Mobile Nutrition Coaching
for Individuals and Groups
Contact:
Michael Quarshie
michael@meallogger.com

2.  MealLogger is an app that allows users to:
 Keep an image-based food journal using their
smartphone
 Connect to a health professional for private coaching
 Receive group coaching and peer support
 Join fun and educationl nutrition challenges
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What is MealLogger?
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3. 3MealLogger.com
Meal Journaling
 MealLogger enables users to
track their meals and to view
them in daily and weekly
views as well as in a social
media-type stream.
 In addition, they can track
their workouts, weight, sleep
and steps.
 Steps can also be imported
from other services like Fitbit
and Runkeeper.

4. Personal Coaching
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 A health professional can
provide direct feedback on
a meal-by-meal basis.
 Feedback is delivered
within the app.
 These interactions are
private and not seen by
anyone else.

5. 5MealLogger.com
 MealLogger enables the
creation of groups, where
members can see each
other’s meals and
comment on them.
 These groups can be
private or public,
depending on the nature
of the group.
Group Coaching

6. Nutrition Competitions
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 Competitions allow a
professional to set daily
and weekly goals for
participants.
 Users are scored based on
their progress.
 All the rules and goals are
visible within the app and
scores are updated
dynamically.
Will Perkins
Bill Roberts
John Mayers
Anna Watson
May 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2014

7. 7MealLogger.com
Group Reporting Examples

8. Scientific Evidence
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 Photographic food diaries change attitudes and behaviors more
effectively than written diaries (Zepeda et al., 2008)
 Programs relying on technology seem to be more effective when
participants can also contact a "live person," either in person or
over the Internet, as compared to standardized programs that
feature no personal interface (Tate, Jackvony, & Wing, 2003).“
 Keeping in touch with clients through telephone and computer
contact can be very effective (Fabricatore & Wadden, 2005).“
 Lifestyle- and weight-management groups tend to be more
effective than individual consultations, regardless of whether
individuals say they prefer group or individual counseling
(Renjilian et al., 2001)."

9. 9MealLogger.com
Andrew is a sports dietitian
with Columbia University. He
uses one-on-one coaching
with those athletes who need
more attention, while the
competition feature allows
him to interact with entire
teams on a daily basis.*
*For a video testimonial, please go to
www.meallogger.com
Example -
Columbia University

10. 10MealLogger.com
Thanks for your
time!
Contact:
Michael Quarshie
michael@meallogger.com