doctorj

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   by doctorj 16y ago

   Unlike stackoverflow.com the food recommendations generated by Usable Health are dependent on each of the answers in the sign up process. For example someone who weighs a 100 pounds will receive different recommendations from someone who we
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   by doctorj 16y ago

   Great idea and done. The logo in the app now points to the all locations page. The logo outside the app points to the company home page.
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   by doctorj 16y ago

   Thats an awesome idea - thanks for your feedback. We currently have a much larger database of vegetarian option in our home recipes category so you might find items with high health scores in there. Another functionality we are currently wo
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   by doctorj 16y ago

   Did you find the preferences icon in the top bar? Word of caution - please don't change the preferences on the hacker account as they would affect everyone using that demo account. Instead create an account for yourself through sign-up and
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   by doctorj 16y ago

   The new healthcare reform bill makes it mandatory for many more restaurant to publicly disclose their nutritional information. More can be found here http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2010/03/22/menu-measure-health... It is also interesting t
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   by doctorj 16y ago

   The ratings are currently personalized to each users nutritional profile that is created at the end of the sign up process. Our detailed sign-up process resembles a health risk assessment in which a user has to answer questions about past a
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   by doctorj 16y ago

   The recommendation engine takes into account the choices made prior to the current meal before making a new recommendation. You are seeing the "Looks like you selected a combo" message because someone else made a selection using the hacker
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   by doctorj 16y ago

   That is definitely doable. One of our partners describes us as a recipe database that is tethered to a personal health record. The plus icons are the health scores. We tried to stay away from the user rating stars but in retrospect that see
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   by doctorj 16y ago

   Thanks for pointing that out. The ranking system is a multi-dimensional algorithm that optimizes for a variety of micro and macro nutrients. Individuals with different dietary needs have different star representations / health scores for th
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    by doctorj 16y ago

    Thanks we appreciate it. Here is an insight on our design goals: Usable Health is to food what Orbitz is to flight tickets. Usable Health is to food what Match is to finding your soulmate. Usable Health is to food what Amazon is to book r
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    by doctorj 16y ago

    Not yet. We are working on a user profile page where this would be possible. Thanks for your feedback.
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    by doctorj 16y ago

    Thanks drx. We are still struggling with trying to find a catchy name for "meal swaps". Suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Would it be interesting if users could name a meal swap after them?