AI-powered calorie counting apps are less effective than expected.
These apps often provide inaccurate calorie counts for simple and complex meals.
Photo-based calorie estimation struggles due to limitations in recognizing food and estimating portions.
Users often need to correct the app's estimates manually, defeating the purpose of AI automation.
Inaccurate calorie counts can mislead users, potentially harming health goals.
Traditional manual logging methods are more reliable for precise calorie tracking.
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