FoodSwitch

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FoodSwitch is a trusted health app designed to help users make healthier food choices quickly and easily by scanning barcodes on packaged products. 

Accredited by ORCHA with a high review score, it offers detailed nutrition facts and suggests healthier alternatives, empowering you to shop smarter and develop better eating habits.

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Barcode Scanner with Extensive Database

Simply scan the barcode of any packaged food item to instantly access detailed nutritional information. FoodSwitch recognizes over a million barcodes, providing comprehensive data to guide your choices.

Nutritional Quality and Nutrient Details

View key nutrition facts including energy, fat, sugar, salt, and more. The app offers clear insights into the nutritional quality of foods, helping you understand what you’re eating.

Health Star Rating and Traffic Light Labels

Evaluate foods using the Health Star Rating system, which assigns stars based on overall healthiness, or the Traffic Light Labels mode, which uses color coding (green, amber, red) to indicate the health impact of key components, making healthier choices intuitive.

Gluten Identification and Community Contribution

Easily identify products containing gluten to manage dietary restrictions. Additionally, users can help improve the app’s database by sharing photos of unrecognized items, supporting ongoing expansion and accuracy.

Trusted by Health Authorities

FoodSwitch data is utilized by governments and global health organizations, ensuring credible, impartial information to assist public health and personal nutrition decisions.

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Country: Australia

Original Language: English

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FoodSwitch is ideal for health-conscious consumers, individuals managing specific dietary needs such as gluten intolerance, and anyone seeking to improve their nutrition by making smarter grocery shopping decisions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Q: How does the barcode scanner work?

A: Simply scan the barcode on packaged foods to instantly access nutrition facts and healthier alternatives.

Q: What nutrition information does the app provide?

A: It provides details on energy, fat, sugar, salt, and other nutritional components.

Q: How are healthier choices indicated?

A: Through the Health Star Rating system and Traffic Light Labels color coding.

Q: Can I identify gluten-containing products?

A: Yes, the app highlights gluten presence to help manage dietary restrictions.

A: Yes, it offers detailed analysis including interval tracking and training load management.

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Contact us at the following sites if you encounter any issues:

Official Website: Here

Email: devops@foodswitch.com.au / foodswitch@georgeinstitute.org.au (Developer)

Phone number: +61293239449 / +61 447 122 919 (Developer)

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Version History

v6.1 ---- 26 Aug 2024

Improvements, updates and bug-fixes to ensure you have a great experience : )