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# Photo-Based Health App Updates
Lifesum Can Now Use Image Recognition to Help Users Track Calories

By Justin Lam | Published 2018-10-24 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesum
References: [imore](https://www.imore.com/lifesum-adds-ai-food-recognition) & [lifesum](https://lifesum.com/plans/)

Originally developed as a diet and health tracking app, [Lifesum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-food-database) has recently implemented new updates that utilize machine learning and image recognition. Unlike the majority of [food tracking apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrition-ai), Lifesum makes counting calories a breeze thanks to its massive database of food.

This database is just one part of Lifesum, as the updated app now includes [food recognition capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caloria). This means users can simply take a picture of their meal and the app will accurately identify all the items on the plate. All items identified by the AI can be added to a users meal tracking with just a simple tap.

The food recognition tool is currently available with a premium subscription to Lifesum, which can range from $3.75 per month to $7.50. The app also includes a collection of diet plan complete with over 1,000 recipes and nutritional advice.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.5/10
- Popularity: 10% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Machine Learning in Health Tracking Apps:** Implementing machine learning and image recognition in health tracking apps enables users to easily track calories by simply taking a picture of their meal.
- **Food Recognition Technology:** Food recognition capabilities in apps like Lifesum streamline the process of identifying and logging food items, making meal tracking more convenient.
- **Premium Subscription-based Apps:** Offering premium subscriptions with advanced features like food recognition tools can provide additional revenue streams for health app developers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Health and Wellness Apps:** The integration of image recognition technology in health and wellness apps presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the industry.
- **Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology:** The use of AI-powered image recognition in apps like Lifesum opens up new possibilities for companies specializing in AI technology.
- **Nutrition and Dietary Planning:** The incorporation of food recognition tools in diet and nutrition planning apps introduces disruptive innovations for companies in the nutrition industry.

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