Q: Why do my past calorie counts and dashboard colors change? A: We aim to provide the most accurate and up-to-date nutritional information available. Our Food Data Research team regularly updates the food database with new information that may affect the nutritional content of the foods you have logged. All these according to vendors' sources change. If you consume a food item that has had its nutrient profile updated, it can retroactively alter the calorie counts for the days you've consumed that item.
Q: What happens when food nutrient data is updated? A: When we update the nutrient data of a food item, any diary entries that include that item will automatically reflect these changes. This could lead to a shift in your daily calorie totals and might even change the color of your dashboard from green to red or vice versa, indicating a calorie surplus or deficit where there previously was none.
Q: How can I tell if a food's nutrients have been updated? A: You can compare the current nutritional values with the previous ones. For instance, "Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Family Size" was updated. View the new values here, and the old version here.
Q: How can I prevent surprise changes in my calorie counts? A: We understand that retroactive changes can be unexpected. We recommend regularly reviewing your food diary to ensure that any changes due to updated food data are accounted for in your tracking.
Q: Can previous days' calorie counts remain unchanged despite updates? A: We do not currently have plans to change the system to prevent previous days' data from being updated. We believe in keeping our users informed with the latest nutritional data for the best tracking accuracy.
For further assistance or to report any new issues, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team. We are here to help you on your health and wellness journey.