There are oodles of online sites and apps available nowadays for tracking diet and physical activity. Each has its own pros and cons. One that I recommend to clients is the USDA’s Supertracker (www.supertracker.usda.gov). It is free, relatively user-friendly, visually appealing, and has some nice analysis features. After setting up a profile, the program will create personalized diet and activity goals. As information is added during the day, you can track your progress towards these goals. One of my favorite features is the identification of empty calories, or calories from added fats and/or sugars. These calories are called empty because they are found in foods that provide little, if any, nutrients. Being more aware of how many empty calories you are consuming and where these calories are coming from can help you improve the quality of your diet. My chief criticism about the Supertracker tool is that the food database can be lacking, forcing you to pick the closest food to the one actually eaten. Despite this, the Supertracker is worth a look.
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Written by amy on October 14th, 2012Posted in Newsletter Articles |
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