Before revision: With rapid technology advancements and increased usage of handheld devices such as smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, people's reliance on these devices has grown beyond their utility as a means to communicate. Today, these devices are also helping people make healthier lifestyle choices regarding nutrition through different dietary applications, thereby saving expensive visits to doctors and nutritionists. These applications provide awareness about nutritional habits and keep track of a person's physical activity for planning their dietary needs .
After revision: Obesity is known to lower the quality of life substantially. It is often associated with increased chances of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems, different types of cancers, etc. Evidence suggests that diet-related mobile applications play a vital role in assisting an individual in making healthier choices and keeping track of food intake .