From: aidotengineer
Alma, a nutrition companion application, has developed the “Alma score” to help users understand the quality of their food intake beyond just calories and macronutrients [00:02:14]. This feature addresses the user’s desire to know “how holistically well they’re eating” and “the quality of a food” [00:02:18]. The developers recognized that “1,000 calories could be had a million different ways” and “not all of it is equal in terms of quality” [00:02:24].
Development and Purpose
The Alma score concept was developed with the academic adviser at Harvard University, Dr. Eric Prim [00:02:33].
The score aims to:
- Provide a simple metric, presented as a score out of 100 [00:02:38].
- Steer users throughout the day towards foods that are “fundamentally good for your health” based on decades of scientific research [00:02:42].
- Nudge users away from foods known to be less beneficial [00:02:51].
This focus on food quality helps Alma fulfill its mission of making eating well easier and providing simple, personalized nutrition [00:00:11].