# Automated Diet Consumers seeking a healthier diet turn to smart devices. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Feb 2, 2015 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-diet ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Automated Diet trend? **Automated Diet:** The recent shift towards health-consciousness has prompted consumers' desire to know exactly what is in the food they're eating. As diets become more restrictive and streamlined to individual preference, devices that are able to calibrate nutritional value or monitor the inclusion of certain ingredients are emerging. Technological assistance when it comes to diet maintenance signifies a commitment to health and wellness for consumers everywhere they go. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 21, 2014 to May 20, 2015 - Published: Feb 2, 2015 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Automated Diet trend ### Personalized diet tracking The recent shift towards health-consciousness has led to increasing demand among consumers for devices that can help calibrate nutritional value or monitor the inclusion of certain ingredients ### Smart sensors for food Technological assistance when it comes to diet maintenance signifies a commitment to health and wellness for consumers everywhere they go ### Mobile nutrition apps As sugar-free dieting becomes more popular among health-conscious consumers, mobile nutrition apps are replacing the common food journal or frequent doctor's visit ## What the Automated Diet trend means for industry ### For Health and Wellness There is a growing trend towards a personalized and technology-aided approach to healthy living that companies in the Health and Wellness industry can tap into ### For Fitness and Nutrition Tracking The SmartPlate and The Atkins Carb Counter tap into the trend among consumers to track their intake, which health and fitness tracker companies should leverage ### For Consumer Electronics As more consumers demand personalized health technologies, companies in the Consumer Electronics space stand to benefit from the growing need for smart devices ## Trend signals for Automated Diet Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 47%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 68% - Activity: 47% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Automated Diet trend 5 featured examples from Feb 21, 2014 to May 20, 2015. - [Gluten-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-gadget): The Canary is a Portable Gadget That Allows You To Test Gluten in Foods (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The health and wellness industry stands to benefit from the demand for technological advancements to manage food sensitivities and allergens. - [Salt-Measuring Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-spoon): The Mr. Sam Smart Spoon Monitors the Amount of Sodium Content in Your Food (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The consumer electronics industry is poised to benefit from the growing trend of smart utensils liks the Mr. - [Meal-Tracking Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartplate): SmartPlate Tracks and Analyzes The Food Placed on It (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: SmartPlate's AI and weight sensor technology could potentially disrupt the fitness tracking industry by providing automated and accurate tracking of food intake, potentially integ… - [Handheld Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tellspec): Device Lets You Know What's in Your Food Before You Buy or Eat It (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The development of handheld food scanners presents opportunities for the health and wellness industry to leverage technology and provide consumers with personalized dietary inform… - [Branded Carb Counters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atkins-carb-counter): The Atkins Carb Counter and Mobile Weight Loss Tracker is a Handy Diet Tool (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The mobile app development industry can capitalize on the trend of mobile nutrition apps by creating innovative platforms with unique features and functionalities. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)