New tools’ functionalities suggested during the group discussion with their corresponding votes
| Suggested new tools’ functionalities | Received votes |
|---|---|
| Integration with other apps: The ability to connect with existing shopping list apps (e.g. Bring) to streamline healthy grocery planning | 6 |
| Reward/incentive mechanisms: Implement gamified systems that offer rewards and incentives for healthy lifestyle achievements | 0 |
| Create different profiles for patients and professionals (such as trainers or nutritionists) to provide personalized support to people already on a health journey. This is similar to applications for sports activities | 2 |
| Device integration: Eenable tracking and feedback by guaranteeing compatibility with other devices, such as Fitbit and iOS health apps | 0 |
| Offer significant incentives for lifestyle change to encourage people to start and maintain healthy routines | 2 |
| Increase competitiveness: Include elements such as leaderboards and user challenges that encourage competitiveness | 1 |
| Food quality: Provide specific information on food quality | 0 |
| Cost–benefit analysis: Include cost-effectiveness information about healthy food choices to help users make informed decisions | 0 |
| Sustainability and waste reduction: Promote zero-kilometer (km 0) produce and integrate features to fight food waste | 2 |
| Connection to practical activities: Facilitate real-life community-building events linked to the app’s digital community to promote active participation | 4 |
| Credible content sources: Make sure to disclose the experience and dependability of the content creators to maintain transparency and trust | 1 |
| Involve local companies: Support the local economy by collaborating with local businesses | 0 |
| Expert interaction pool: Provide a network of experts (such as fitness specialists and nutritionists) for interactive advice | 2 |
| Kid-friendly recipes: Give kids recipes that encourage them to help out in the kitchen | 0 |
| Recipe cost estimation: Provide users an idea of how much each recipe will cost and aid in budgeting | 2 |
| Emotional connection: Provide functionalities that invite people to consider their post-meal emotions (e.g. energy levels and satisfaction) | 4 |
| Recipe discussion forums: Give users – particularly singles – the opportunity to exchange opinions and personal stories with other people who have tasted the same foods | 0 |
| Customisable meal plans: Develop customizable meal plans according to different age groups and needs | 0 |
| Average recipe prices: Facilitate financial meal planning by recommending an average cost for each recipe | 2 |
| Portion measurement suggestions: Provide different portion measurements (such as volume or bowl size) in addition to weight | 0 |
| Habits-based feedback: Provide dynamic feedback that modifies nutritional recommendations based on current consumption patterns. For example, “You’ve reached your weekly limit of red meat, try pizza” | 1 |
| Suggested new tools’ functionalities | Received votes |
|---|---|
| Integration with other apps: The ability to connect with existing shopping list apps (e.g. Bring) to streamline healthy grocery planning | 6 |
| Reward/incentive mechanisms: Implement gamified systems that offer rewards and incentives for healthy lifestyle achievements | 0 |
| Create different profiles for patients and professionals (such as trainers or nutritionists) to provide personalized support to people already on a health journey. This is similar to applications for sports activities | 2 |
| Device integration: Eenable tracking and feedback by guaranteeing compatibility with other devices, such as Fitbit and iOS health apps | 0 |
| Offer significant incentives for lifestyle change to encourage people to start and maintain healthy routines | 2 |
| Increase competitiveness: Include elements such as leaderboards and user challenges that encourage competitiveness | 1 |
| Food quality: Provide specific information on food quality | 0 |
| Cost–benefit analysis: Include cost-effectiveness information about healthy food choices to help users make informed decisions | 0 |
| Sustainability and waste reduction: Promote zero-kilometer (km 0) produce and integrate features to fight food waste | 2 |
| Connection to practical activities: Facilitate real-life community-building events linked to the app’s digital community to promote active participation | 4 |
| Credible content sources: Make sure to disclose the experience and dependability of the content creators to maintain transparency and trust | 1 |
| Involve local companies: Support the local economy by collaborating with local businesses | 0 |
| Expert interaction pool: Provide a network of experts (such as fitness specialists and nutritionists) for interactive advice | 2 |
| Kid-friendly recipes: Give kids recipes that encourage them to help out in the kitchen | 0 |
| Recipe cost estimation: Provide users an idea of how much each recipe will cost and aid in budgeting | 2 |
| Emotional connection: Provide functionalities that invite people to consider their post-meal emotions (e.g. energy levels and satisfaction) | 4 |
| Recipe discussion forums: Give users – particularly singles – the opportunity to exchange opinions and personal stories with other people who have tasted the same foods | 0 |
| Customisable meal plans: Develop customizable meal plans according to different age groups and needs | 0 |
| Average recipe prices: Facilitate financial meal planning by recommending an average cost for each recipe | 2 |
| Portion measurement suggestions: Provide different portion measurements (such as volume or bowl size) in addition to weight | 0 |
| Habits-based feedback: Provide dynamic feedback that modifies nutritional recommendations based on current consumption patterns. For example, “You’ve reached your weekly limit of red meat, try pizza” | 1 |
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