IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

WORLD JOURNAL OF INNOVATION AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY (WJIMT )

E-ISSN 2504-4766
P-ISSN 2682-5910
VOL. 9 NO. 4 2025
DOI: 10.56201/wjimt.v9.no4.2025.pg49.61

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Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in promoting Healthy Eating Habits among Students through Food Tracking Apps

Ahiakwo, Rosemary Oluwayemisi

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Abstract

This study adopted a descriptive survey research designed to examine the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting healthy eating habits among students through food tracking apps. The study was carried out at Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, River State, Port Harcourt and Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State all in Nigeria. The population of the study was 28 year three students from the department of Home Economics, Federal college of Education (Technical) Omoku and 26 year three students from the department of Home Economics, Federal college of Education (Technical) Asaba. A sample size of 26 was used for the study. Stratified sampling techniques were used for the study. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire titled role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting healthy eating habits among students through food tracking apps (RAIPHEHSFTA) with 20 items. Face and content validity was used for the study, reliability co-efficient of 0.74 was obtained. Mean and t-test were the statistical tools used for the study. The study found that AI-driven apps provide tailored dietary recommendations based on a student's health goals, food preferences, allergies, and activity levels. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that developers should refine AI algorithms to provide more precise and personalized dietary recommendations based on students’ age, activity level, dietary preferences, and health conditions.

keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Healthy Habits, Eating Habits, Food Tracking Apps, Innovative strategies, Students.

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