HealthyScan AI was built with one mission in mind: Help
parents easily understand nutrition labels in real-world settings. As a parent,
a tech student, and a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, I understand the difficulty of
pausing mid-shopping to analyze every label in detail.
This was a passion project that began after a talk with my daughter's pediatrician, where I
quickly realized most labels were made with the world's most pressing problems in mind not
with parents in mind who are trying to shop quickly while also worrying about a thousand
other things.
Our tool aims to use AI to transform a difficult-to-read Nutrition Facts label into a
simple, actionable summary. Instead of scrolling through and interpreting a long list of
numbers, HealthyScan AI surfaces important information about the levels of three key
nutrients: sugar, sodium, and saturated fat, and
visualizes how they may impact key demographic groups: children, adults, and older adults.
HealthyScan AI is a student built prototype intended for research and demonstration purposes
only. It is not a medical device nor a substitute for professional dietary consultation. It is
intended to aid shoppers in making more informed and health-conscious decisions while not
overwhelming them and to help busy parents make healthy choices that feel quicker and more
convenient. However, all final decisions regarding health and diet should always be made in
conjunction with a qualified professional.
