fix problems on Start Simple With MyPlate [iphone]

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Start Simple with MyPlate
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company: USDA Food & Nutrition Service
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Settings issue

Confusing goal setting

Fix: Take time to clearly define your personal health goals before using the app. Write them down and refer to them while setting goals in MyPlat... ⇲
 
Customization issue

Limited food options for dietary restrictions

Fix: Manually add foods that fit your dietary restrictions into the app if the option is available. This can help you customize your food options... ⇲

No ability to save recipes

Fix: Use a separate recipe management app like Paprika or Yummly to save and organize your recipes. You can then refer to these apps while using... ⇲

No water intake tracking

Fix: Use a dedicated water tracking app like WaterMinder or Hydro Coach to monitor your water intake. These apps can provide reminders and track... ⇲

Limited engagement and accountability features

Fix: Join online communities or forums related to health and nutrition where you can share your progress and receive support from others. This ca... ⇲

No option to customize goals

Fix: Set personal goals outside of the app and track them manually. Write them down and check them off as you achieve them to maintain motivation... ⇲

Inadequate support for family meal planning

Fix: Create a shared family calendar or use a family group chat to coordinate meal planning and share ideas among family members. OR Consider... ⇲

No feedback on food group consumption

Fix: Keep a manual log of your food group consumption in a notebook or digital document to track your intake and reflect on it regularly. OR U... ⇲

No option for multiple user profiles

Fix: Create separate accounts for each user if the app allows it, using different email addresses to manage individual profiles. OR Use a shar... ⇲
 
Syncing issue

Inconsistent syncing with website

Fix: Ensure that you are using the latest version of the app and that your internet connection is stable. Sometimes syncing issues can arise from... ⇲
 
Registration issue

Difficult account setup process

Fix: Follow a step-by-step guide or tutorial available online that walks you through the account setup process. This can help clarify any confusi... ⇲
 
UI issue

Redirects to website frequently

Fix: Bookmark the website for quick access if you find yourself redirected often. This can save time and provide a direct route to the informatio... ⇲

Not user-friendly

Fix: Spend some time exploring the app's features and settings to familiarize yourself with its layout. This can help you become more comfortable... ⇲

No visual serving size guides

Fix: Refer to online resources or apps that provide visual serving size guides, such as the USDA's MyPlate website, to help you understand portio... ⇲
 
Notifications issue

No notifications for meal reminders

Fix: Set manual reminders on your phone's calendar or alarm app to alert you when it's time to eat. This can serve as a workaround for meal remin... ⇲
 
Privacy issue

Privacy concerns with personal data

Fix: Review the app's privacy settings and adjust them to limit data sharing. Ensure you are comfortable with the permissions you grant the app.... ⇲
 
Performance issue

Start Simple with MyPlate performance issues

Fix: Clear the app's cache and data in your phone's settings to improve performance. This can help resolve lagging or crashing issues. OR Unin... ⇲
 
Compatibility issue

Lacks integration with other fitness apps

Fix: Manually input data from other fitness apps into MyPlate to keep track of your overall health and fitness goals. OR Use a fitness tracker... ⇲
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 what users are saying
Good experience
48.4%

Bad experience
42.5%

Neutral
9.0%

~ from our NLP analysis of 322 combined software ratings.

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 Private Data Start Simple with MyPlate collects from your iPhone
  1. Data Linked to You: The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
    • Health & Fitness
    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Usage Data
  2. Data Not Linked to You: The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
    • Identifiers
    • Diagnostics