Calorie Intake Tracker
Dr Baby Kalphana , Harshini A
Professor, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Student, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Abstract : The Calorie Intake Tracker web application represents a modern approach to personal nutrition management through the integration of web technologies and interactive data visualization. Built using Django and supported by front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript, this system provides users with an intuitive platform to monitor their daily food consumption and track nutritional intake, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and total calories.
The system operates by allowing users to select food items from a predefined database, automatically calculating and displaying nutrient values in real time. It dynamically updates a visual progress bar to reflect how much of the daily calorie goal has been met and presents a nutrient breakdown using a pie chart for better insight into dietary balance. Each user's entries are stored and managed efficiently using Django’s ORM, ensuring personalized tracking and future extensibility for historical data review or authentication-based access.
This application supports healthier lifestyle choices by encouraging users to be more aware of their food intake and make informed nutritional decisions. Its potential applications extend beyond individual use to include dietary planning in wellness programs, fitness centers, and healthcare settings. While the system currently uses static food data, future enhancements could include real-time API integrations, user authentication, and mobile optimization.
By bridging user-friendly interfaces with meaningful dietary insights, the Calorie Intake Tracker demonstrates how digital tools can promote wellness and support the growing demand for self-managed health applications in an increasingly health-conscious world.
Index Terms – Calorie Tracker, Web-based Application, Django Framework, System Architecture, Database Design, User Interface, Module Implementation, Health Monitoring, Results and Discussion, Future Enhancement.
