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Vivoo Meal Scan helps you understand your meals and build more mindful eating habits through AI-powered food analysis and personalized insights. It is intended for general wellness and informational purposes only and is not a medical device or app; it is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
The recommendations in the app are based on publicly available information from the sources listed below. Vivoo is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, these organizations. For medical or personalized nutrition advice, always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using a standard formula based on your height and weight:
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height² (m²)
The BMI categories used in the app follow the adult classification published by the World Health Organization (WHO). BMI is intended as a general indicator of weight status and does not directly measure body fat or diagnose any medical condition.
Reference World Health Organization. Obesity: Preventing and Managing the Global Epidemic. WHO Technical Report Series 894. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2000. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About Body Mass Index (BMI) – CDC
Your estimated daily calorie needs are calculated using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, a commonly used predictive equation for estimating basal metabolic rate (BMR). Based on your BMR, activity level, and goal, the app recommends a daily calorie target.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
Your TDEE is calculated by multiplying your BMR by your selected activity level:
| Activity Level |
Multiplier |
| Sedentary |
×1.20 |
| Lightly Active |
×1.375 |
| Moderately Active |
×1.55 |
| Very Active |
×1.725 |
Energy values used for macronutrients: Carbohydrate 4 kcal/g · Protein 4 kcal/g · Fat 9 kcal/g.
Target weight recommendations are based on the difference between your current weight, selected target weight, and estimated daily calorie needs. Calorie adjustments are designed to support a gradual approach toward your goal while avoiding recommendations below your estimated basal metabolic rate (BMR).
Reference Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, Hill LA, Scott BJ, Daugherty SA, Koh YO. A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990 Feb;51(2):241–247. doi:10.1093/ajcn/51.2.241. PMID: 2305711.
Meal Scan uses AI to analyze your meal photo by:
Meal Insights are informed by established, evidence-based nutrition guidance and authoritative nutrient databases from reputable public-health and scientific sources, including:
Meal Insights are generated from estimated food recognition and nutrient analysis. Because AI and image-based nutrition estimation have inherent limitations, results may not always be accurate.
Meal Insights are intended for informational and general wellness purposes only. They are not medical or professional nutrition advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical or nutrition guidance.
To generate Meal Insights, your meal photo and related inputs are processed by AI. For details on what data is collected, how it is used, how long it is retained, and your choices regarding your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about how our recommendations are generated, feel free to reach out at letstalk@vivoo.io. We're always happy to hear your feedback.
