How do I add food to my online food diary?
In the app
You can search for food in the following ways:
- Search by Text – tap the search bar on your diary page and start to type the product you're looking for. As you type, the closest results will be displayed. Select the product you want from the results then the serving size and tap a meal occasion from the bottom of the page to add it to your diary.
- Barcode Search – tap the barcode icon to the left of the search bar in your diary to open the barcode scanner. Now hold the phone up to a barcode so you can see it on the screen in front of you, and the product will be returned in the search results. Select the serving size you had, what meal occasion it's for and the item will be added to your diary.
On the website
Use the 'Add food/drink' panel on the left to find and add a food to your diary.
You can search for food in the following ways:
- Search by Text – type in a short description. As you type, the closest results will be displayed. Select the product you want from the shortlist then press 'Add' (or click on the serving size) to add it to your diary.
- Food Categories – if you're eating out or are searching for something very specific, you can find coffee shop foods, eating out establishments and popular foods here.
- Barcode Search – enter the last 6 digits of a barcode. This option is best used for popular products – it brings up a short list of items making it easier to find what you are looking for.