Introduction Nutrition informatics is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the effective use of technology and information management in the practice of nutrition and dietetics. It involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of nutritional data to make informed decisions regarding patient care, dietary planning, and overall health management. Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are digital versions of patients' medical charts. They contain comprehensive patient information, including medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment

Introduction to Nutrition Informatics and its Role in Healthcare Nutrition informatics is the management of the information dietetics experts use to practise successfully while personalising suggestions to each patient's requirements. It also assures compliance with EHR (electronic health records) laws. Integration of informatics in nutrition into health systems involves utilising information technology, data analysis, and communication systems to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of nutrition-related processes in healthcare. [1] The

Introduction Nutrition informatics in mental health involves the application of information technology and data analysis to study the relationship between nutrition and mental well-being. It encompasses the use of digital tools to collect, manage, and analyze data related to dietary patterns, nutrient intake, and their impact on mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive function. By leveraging technology and data-driven approaches, nutrition informatics aims to better understand and

Introduction Nutrition informatics represents the convergence of nutrition, information, and technology. In today's data-driven world, public health experts operate within an environment rich in information. Nutrition informatics empowers public health professionals to leverage their expertise more effectively by harnessing the capabilities of technology in various aspects of their work. (1) Importance of Nutrition Informatics in Space Exploration: Nutrition informatics plays an important role in the context of space exploration, where

Introduction In recent years, the swift advancement of virtual reality has resulted in its integration into various professional as well as educational sectors. Notably, it holds significant significance in medical contexts, where it facilitates therapy, rehabilitation, and functions as an educational tool through the creation of virtual environments. (1) What is Virtual Reality? Virtual reality is a concept that describes a computer-generated imitation of a setting where individuals can navigate

Nutrition security is one of the leading nutrition and health concerns in India. There is an increasing need to understand that nutrition at the individual and population levels depends on a lot of internal and external factors. Environment, nutrition, water availability, disease, and social and political circumstances are just a few of the factors that influence a population's health 1. The United Nations Committee on World Food Security defines food

Nutrition Informatics Nutrition and Informatics - are two primarily important terms that have started to come into use together for quite a long time since their integration is yielding great results. Nutrition Informatics is the effective retrieval, organization, storage, and optimum use of information, data and knowledge for food-and-nutrition-related problem-solving and decision-making. The incorporation of technology-driven behaviour changes in the field of nutrition is growing a lot more now. (1)

Nutrition informatics (NI) is the interlink between the organization, storage, and optimum use of information, data and knowledge in the domain of food and nutrition. To enhance the research and practice in this domain, the use of technology-enabled behavioural change interventions has been enabled. Our paper highlights the changing dimensions of food and nutrition practices in India and an urgent need to prepare a NI workforce that could provide some

Introduction Nutrition tracking apps are becoming increasingly popular as people become more conscious of their health and wellness. These apps allow users to track their food intake, monitor their macronutrient and micronutrient intake, and set goals for weight loss, muscle gain, or other health-related objectives. The popularity of nutrition-tracking apps has been driven by their convenience, ease of use, and ability to provide personalised feedback and recommendations (Duffey & Popkin,

Introduction Food insecurity is a complex issue and as defined by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), food insecurity is “when a person lacks regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development and an active and healthy life (1). Worldwide more than 3 billion people are food insecure with the highest concentration in Asian countries (418 million) (2). Although there is a lack of data