MyFitnessPal

Nutrition tracking for real life

Freemium

Description

MyFitnessPal provides a platform for individuals seeking to manage their health and fitness goals through detailed tracking.

The application allows users to log food intake using various methods, including manual search within an extensive database, barcode scanning, and voice input. It tracks calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, and water intake, offering insights into nutritional habits. Additionally, users can monitor exercise, weight changes, and sync data from over 35 compatible fitness apps and devices to gain a holistic view of their progress towards achieving personal health objectives like weight management or muscle gain.

Key Features

Comprehensive Food Logging: Track meals using manual search, barcode scanning, or voice logging.
Extensive Food Database: Access nutritional information for over 20 million global food items.
Calorie and Macro Tracking: Monitor daily intake of calories, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Micronutrient and Water Tracking: Log vitamin intake and daily water consumption.
Exercise Logging: Record workouts and physical activity.
Progress Monitoring: Track weight changes, measurements, and habit formation over time.
App & Device Integration: Sync data with over 35 fitness trackers and health apps (e.g., Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health).
Goal Setting Assistance: Uses BMR calculations to suggest personalized calorie targets.
Intermittent Fasting Tracker: Monitor fasting schedules (Premium feature).

Use Cases

Tracking daily calorie and macronutrient intake.
Monitoring weight loss or muscle gain progress.
Understanding the nutritional content of foods.
Logging workouts and physical activity.
Managing dietary needs for specific health goals.
Building healthier eating habits.
Tracking water intake.
Following intermittent fasting schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MyFitnessPal a free calorie tracker app?

Yes, MyFitnessPal offers a free version for tracking calories, macros, vitamins, and more. There is also a Premium upgrade available with additional features like Barcode Scan and Intermittent Fasting, which offers a 1-month free trial for eligible new users.

How do you track calories with MyFitnessPal?

Sign up for an account and download the app. You can look up calories and nutrients for foods using the search function. Premium members can also use barcode scanning or scan individual foods with their phone's camera.

What nutrition data can I track besides calories?

MyFitnessPal allows you to track macros (protein, carbs, fat), micronutrients (vitamins), and water intake, providing a complete nutritional breakdown.

Does MyFitnessPal use a BMI calculator or BMR calculator to set goals?

Yes, it uses the Mifflin St. Jeor equation to estimate your BMR (basal metabolic rate) based on your profile information (height, weight, age, sex, activity level) to help set calorie goals. It also uses BMI calculations to help set safe weight goals during signup.

Can I track weight, workouts, water, or intermittent fasting?

Yes, all members can track weight goals, exercise, and water intake. Intermittent fasting tracking is available for MyFitnessPal Premium members. The app also connects with over 35 other apps and devices to sync data like steps, calorie burn, and weight.