Calorie Tracker PDF
Calorie Tracker PDF
CALORIE TRACKER
Submitted to partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree
of
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
In
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
By
2024-2025
(Approved by AICTE, accredited by NAAC, NBA C permanently Affiliated to JNTUH, Hyderabad)
CERTIFICATE
We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the project guide, Ms Ch.Deepika ,Assistant
Professor, Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad for her timely cooperation and
valuable suggestions while carrying out this work. It is his kindness that made us learn more
from her We are grateful to Dr. D Aruna Kumari, Professor, and HOD, department of CSE,
for her help and support during our academic year. We wholeheartedly convey our gratitude to
Principal Dr. A.SRUJANA for providing the necessary infrastructure to complete this project.
We would thank my parents and all the faculty members who have contributed to our progress
through the course to come to this stage.
1 Introduction 1
2 Literature Survey 2
3 Feasibility Study 3
3.4 Conclusion 3
6 Methodology 9 - 10
6.4 Testing 9
6.5 Deployment 10
6.6 Documentation 10
7 Modules Description 11 - 12
9 Implementation 15
10 Sample Code 16 - 20
11 Testing 21 - 24
12 Conclusion 25
Future Scope 26 - 27
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14 References 28
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
In the present era, maintaining good health has become increasingly important due to
changing food habits, hectic schedules, and sedentary lifestyles. Lifestyle-related ailments
such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension are on the rise. Consequently, health
management applications have emerged as valuable tools, helping users monitor and
improve their well-being.
Among various health practices, calorie tracking plays a vital role. It directly influences
body weight control, diet management, and energy balance. By understanding the number
of calories consumed and expended through daily activities and exercise, individuals can
work towards achieving their fitness goals more effectively.
Earlier, people maintained handwritten food journals and consulted nutritional tables or
dieticians for advice. These traditional methods were time-consuming and lacked
precision. Generic diet charts and unstructured exercise routines didn’t cater to specific
needs, making them less efficient. The advent of modern health applications has made it
easier for individuals to manage their nutrition and activity levels conveniently and
accurately.
The Calorie Tracker — An Integrated Health Management Application aims to simplify
this process by offering a web-based platform where users can determine their daily calorie
requirements based on factors such as age, gender, weight, height, and activity level.
Calorie information is retrieved using the Nutritionix API, enabling users to log their
meals with ease.
What makes this application unique is its capability to generate personalized diet and
exercise recommendations. By incorporating machine learning techniques such as Linear
Regression for calorie predictions and Decision Trees for workout suggestions, the system
provides customized guidance based on user preferences and fitness goals.
The application is designed with a modular structure, consisting of a user-friendly frontend
developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, a backend for processing logic, and a secure
database for storing user data. It ensures an engaging experience while protecting user
privacy.
As health awareness and demand for fitness applications grow globally, solutions like the
Calorie Tracker play a significant role in helping users adopt and maintain healthier
lifestyles. The project aspires to bridge the gap between theoretical health advice and
practical implementation, guiding users toward better health outcomes.
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CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE SURVEY
The growing focus on preventive healthcare and fitness has led to the proliferation of
digital applications designed for health monitoring. Several studies and existing
applications have highlighted the importance of calorie tracking, balanced diets, and
exercise scheduling in promoting better health outcomes.
In a 2020 study by Rachuri et al., it was observed that digital calorie tracking applications
significantly improved users' awareness about their eating habits and caloric intake,
leading to more informed dietary decisions. Another research by Li et al. (2019)
emphasized that personalized feedback and visual progress indicators enhance user
engagement and compliance in health-related applications.
Popular applications like MyFitnessPal, HealthifyMe, and Lose It! have demonstrated the
advantages of integrating calorie calculators, food databases, and progress tracking
features. However, limitations such as lack of localized food data, generic exercise plans,
and restricted AI-driven insights were also noted in these systems.
Further studies have suggested the integration of machine learning models to predict
calorie requirements based on user-specific variables and historical health data. According
to J. Wang et al. (2021), using regression models and decision tree algorithms in health
apps has shown promising results in generating personalized exercise and diet plans.
Despite the success of existing applications, a significant gap remains in delivering fully
integrated platforms that combine calorie tracking with custom exercise scheduling and
diet planning, especially tailored for diverse user groups. This literature review validates
the need for developing an advanced health management application like Calorie Tracker,
equipped with modern technologies, machine learning models, and API integrations for
real-time data retrieval.
The proposed Calorie Tracker application draws inspiration from these findings,
addressing existing limitations and aiming to offer an intuitive, comprehensive solution for
users to actively manage their health and fitness goals.
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CHAPTER-3
FEASIBILITY STUDY
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CHAPTER 4
SYSTEM REQUIRMENTS
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4.4. Software Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 10 and above / Linux / MacOS
Frontend Technologies:
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript (ES6 or later)
Backend Technologies:
Node.js / Python (Flask/Django)
Express.js (if Node.js is used)
Database:
MySQL (for structured data storage)
APIs:
Nutritionix API for real-time nutritional information
Development Tools:
Visual Studio Code
Postman (for API testing)
Git and GitHub (for version control)
Browser Developer Tools (Chrome DevTools)
4.5. Machine Learning Libraries:
Scikit-learn (for Linear Regression and Decision Trees)
NumPy, Pandas (for data handling and manipulation)
4.6. Additional Requirements:
Web Server: Node.js HTTP server / Python WSGI server / Flask development server
Browser Support: Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari
This comprehensive system requirements specification ensures efficient functioning, easy
implementation, and future-ready capabilities for the Calorie Tracker application.
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4.7. Functional Requirements:
Functional requirements specify the core services and operations the system must perform to
achieve its objectives. For the Calorie Tracker application, these include:
User Registration and Login: Allow users to create accounts, log in, and manage personal
profiles.
Calorie Calculation: Calculate the user’s daily calorie needs based on inputs like age,
gender, weight, height, and activity level.
Food Logging: Enable users to enter food details and fetch corresponding calorie and
nutrient information using the Nutritionix API.
Exercise Plan Generation: Generate personalized workout schedules based on fitness
goals and calorie data.
Diet Plan Generation: Recommend diet plans tailored to user preferences and calorie
needs.
Calorie Tracking and Progress Monitoring: Visualize calorie consumption and
expenditure trends through dynamic progress indicators.
Data Management: Store and manage user data, food logs, exercise routines, and diet
plans securely in a database
4.8. Non-Functional Requirements:
Non-functional requirements define the overall qualities and constraints of the system’s
operation. For the Calorie Tracker application, these include:
Performance: Ensure quick response times and smooth navigation for a seamless user
experience.
Scalability: The system should support multiple users and increased data volume without
performance degradation.
Security: Protect user information through secure login credentials, data encryption, and
access control mechanisms.
Usability: Maintain an intuitive, simple, and visually appealing user interface that can be
used by individuals with varying levels of technical knowledge.
Reliability: Ensure system availability and consistent behavior under different operating
conditions.
Maintainability: The application should be easy to update and maintain, supporting the
addition of new features or integration with third-party services.
Portability: The system should function on various devices and web browsers without
compatibility issues.
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CHAPTER 5
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
System design is the process of defining the architecture, components, modules, interfaces,
and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements. For the Calorie Tracker application,
the system is designed with a modular and scalable approach to ensure flexibility, ease of
development, and future enhancements.
5.1. Design Objectives:
Ensure a user-friendly and interactive interface.
Provide accurate and personalized calorie, diet, and exercise recommendations.
Support seamless API integration for nutritional data.
Maintain secure and reliable data storage.
Facilitate future integration with wearable devices and AI bots.
5.2. System Architecture Overview:
The Calorie Tracker application follows a layered, modular architecture consisting of the
following layers:
Presentation Layer (Frontend):
Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Responsible for user interaction, input validation, and displaying progress reports.
Application Logic Layer (Backend):
Technologies: Node.js / Python (Flask/Django)
Manages business logic for calorie calculations, meal logging, exercise and diet plan
generation.
Machine Learning Layer:
Libraries: Scikit-learn (Linear Regression, Decision Trees)
Processes user data to generate predictions and recommendations.
Database Layer:
Technology: MySQL
Stores user profiles, calorie logs, exercise plans, diet plans, and ML model outputs.
External API Layer:
Nutritionix API for real-time nutritional data retrieval.
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5.3. Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
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CHAPTER 6
METHODOLOGY
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6.5. Deployment:
Deployed the application on a local web server during the development phase.
Finalized hosting solutions for cloud-based deployment in future iterations.
6.6. Documentation:
Maintained comprehensive documentation throughout all project phases, covering
requirements, system design, implementation details, testing results, and user
manuals.
Development Approach: The application was built using an incremental and modular
development strategy, ensuring that individual components could be tested and
integrated progressively. This agile-inspired methodology allowed flexibility for iterative
enhancements and quick adaptations based on user feedback.
This methodology ensures that the Calorie Tracker system is reliable, user-friendly,
scalable, and maintainable while meeting all its functional and performance objectives.
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CHAPTER 7
MODULES DESCRIPTION
The Calorie Tracker application is organized into several functional modules, each
designed to handle a specific set of operations. This modular design ensures system
flexibility, ease of testing, and scalability for future enhancements. Below is a description
of the major modules implemented:
7.1. User Registration and Profile Management Module:
Allows users to create new accounts and log in securely.
Users can input personal details such as name, age, gender, weight, height, and
activity level.
Enables editing and updating of profile information.
7.2. Calorie Calculator Module:
Computes the user’s daily calorie requirements using the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation.
Factors in user profile data and selected activity levels to determine personalized
calorie targets.
7.3. Food Logging Module:
Allows users to log their daily food intake.
Integrates with the Nutritionix API to automatically retrieve real-time nutritional
data, including calorie, protein, carbohydrate, and fat content for each food item.
7.4. Exercise Timetable and Recommendation Module:
Generates personalized exercise schedules based on the user’s calorie goals and fitness
objectives.
Uses Decision Tree algorithms to recommend exercise types and durations suited to
the user’s lifestyle and health goals.
7.5. Diet Plan Generator Module:
Creates personalized diet plans by balancing macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins,
and fats) as per the user’s calorie requirements.
Provides meal suggestions that align with the user’s dietary preferences and health
objectives.
7.6. Data Storage and Management Module:
Manages secure storage of all user information, food logs, calorie calculations,
exercise plans, and diet recommendations using a MySQL database.
Ensures data integrity and allows efficient data retrieval.
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7.7. Machine Learning Prediction Module:
Incorporates Linear Regression for predicting daily calorie needs based on historical data
trends.
Utilizes Decision Trees to personalize exercise and diet suggestions for users.
7.8. Progress Monitoring and Feedback Module:
Tracks and visualizes user progress through graphs and circular progress bars.
Provides real-time feedback, motivating users to achieve their fitness goals.
Each of these modules is integrated to form a comprehensive, interactive, and user-friendly
calorie tracking and health management platform.
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CHAPTER 8
TECHNOLOGIES USED
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8.8. Browser Support:
Compatible with latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge,
and Safari for cross-browser accessibility.
These technologies were carefully chosen to ensure the Calorie Tracker application delivers
optimal performance, user experience, and future scalability.
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CHAPTER 9
SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION
The Calorie Tracker application requires specific software tools, platforms, libraries, and
external services for efficient development, deployment, and operation. These are
categorized into essential software components and optional supportive tools.
9.1. Operating System:
Windows 10 or later / Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+) / MacOS Monterey or later
9.2. Frontend Technologies:
HTML5: For creating structured web pages.
CSS3: For styling and responsive layout designs.
JavaScript (ES6+): For dynamic web elements and client-side scripting.
9.3. Backend Technologies:
Node.js (with Express.js) or Python (with Flask/Django) for handling business logic,
processing user requests, and managing data transactions.
9.4. Database Management System:
MySQL for structured, relational data storage including user details, calorie logs, and
plan records.
9.5. API Services:
Nutritionix API for retrieving real-time nutritional and calorie data based on user food
logs.
9.6. Development Tools:
Visual Studio Code: Primary code editor for frontend and backend development.
Postman: API testing tool for verifying API responses.
Git and GitHub: For version control and collaborative development.
Browser Developer Tools (Chrome DevTools): For debugging and frontend testing.
9.7. Machine Learning Libraries:
Scikit-learn: To implement Linear Regression and Decision Tree models.
NumPy, Pandas: For numerical computations and structured data handling.
9.9. Browser Support:
Latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.
These software resources collectively support the functionality, reliability, and scalability of
the Calorie Tracker application, ensuring seamless performance and simplified development
workflows.
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CHAPTER 10
SAMPLE CODE
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Fitness Tracker | Your Personal Health Companion</title>
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?
family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-
awesome/6.0.0/css/all.min.css">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
<meta name="description" content="Track your calories, discover workouts, and achieve
your fitness goals with our comprehensive fitness tracker.">
</head>
<body>
<!-- Login Page -->
<div class="container" id="loginContainer">
<h1><i class="fas fa-dumbbell"></i> Fitness Tracker</h1>
<div class="login-form">
<h2>Login to Your Account</h2>
<form id="loginForm">
<div class="form-group">
<label for="username"><i class="fas fa-user"></i> Username</label>
<input type="text" id="username" required placeholder="Enter your username">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label for="password"><i class="fas fa-lock"></i> Password</label>
<input type="password" id="password" required placeholder="Enter your password">
</div>
button type="submit" class="btn primary-btn">
<i class="fas fa-sign-in-alt"></i> Login
</button>
</form>
<div class="form-footer">
<p>Don't have an account? <a href="#" id="showRegisterBtn">Register Now</a></p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
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<!-- Registration Page -->
<div class="container" id="registerContainer" style="display: none;">
<h1><i class="fas fa-dumbbell"></i> Fitness Tracker</h1>
<div class="login-form">
<h2>Create Your Account</h2>
<form id="registerForm">
<div class="form-group">
<label for="fullName"><i class="fas fa-user"></i> Full Name</label>
<input type="text" id="fullName" required placeholder="Enter your full name">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label for="registerEmail"><i class="fas fa-envelope"></i> Email</label>
<input type="email" id="registerEmail" required placeholder="Enter your email">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label for="registerUsername"><i class="fas fa-user-circle"></i> Username</label>
<input type="text" id="registerUsername" required placeholder="Choose a username">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label for="registerPassword"><i class="fas fa-lock"></i> Password</label>
<input type="password" id="registerPassword" required placeholder="Choose a password">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label for="confirmPassword"><i class="fas fa-lock"></i> Confirm Password</label>
<input type="password" id="confirmPassword" required placeholder="Confirm your password">
</div>
<button type="submit" class="btn primary-btn">
<i class="fas fa-user-plus"></i> Register
</button>
</form>
<div class="form-footer">
<p>Already have an account? <a href="#" id="showLoginBtn">Login</a></p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Main App Container -->
<div id="appContainer">
<div class="container">
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<!-- App Header -->
<div class="app-header">
<h1><i class="fas fa-dumbbell"></i> Fitness Tracker</h1>
<div class="user-info">
<span id="userDisplayName">User</span>
<button id="logoutBtn" class="btn secondary-btn">
<i class="fas fa-sign-out-alt"></i> Logout
</button></div></div>
<!-- Navigation -->
<div class="nav">
<a href="#" class="nav-link active" data-section="calories">
<i class="fas fa-calculator"></i> Calories</a>
<a href="#" class="nav-link" data-section="workouts">
<i class="fas fa-dumbbell"></i> Workouts</a>
<a href="#" class="nav-link" data-section="programs">
<i class="fas fa-calendar-alt"></i> Programs</a>
<a href="#" class="nav-link" data-section="challenges">
<i class="fas fa-trophy"></i> Challenges</a></div>
<!-- Calories Section -->
<div id="calories" class="content-section active">
<h2>Calorie Tracker</h2>
<!-- Calorie Calculator Form -->
<div class="calculator-section">
<h3>Calculate Your Maintenance Calories</h3>
<form id="calorieForm">
<div class="form-group">
<label for="age">Age</label>
<input type="number" id="age" min="15" max="100" required placeholder="Years">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label>Gender</label>
<div class="radio-group"><label>
<input type="radio" name="gender" value="male" checked> Male
</label><label>
<input type="radio" name="gender" value="female"> Female
</label></div></div>
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<div class="form-group">
<label for="weight">Weight (kg)</label>
<input type="number" id="weight" min="30" max="300" step="0.1" required
placeholder="Kilograms">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label for="height">Height (cm)</label>
<input type="number" id="height" min="100" max="250" required
placeholder="Centimeters">
</div>
<div class="form-group">
<label for="activity">Activity Level</label>
<select id="activity" required>
<option value="1.2">Sedentary (little or no exercise)</option>
<option value="1.375">Lightly active (light exercise 1-3 days/week)</option>
<option value="1.55" selected>Moderately active (moderate exercise 3-5 days/week)
</option>
<option value="1.725">Very active (hard exercise 6-7 days/week)</option>
<option value="1.9">Extra active (very hard exercise & physical job)</option>
</select>
</div>
<button type="submit" class="btn primary-btn">
<i class="fas fa-calculator"></i> Calculate
</button>
</form>
<div class="results">
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<h3>Your Maintenance Calories</h3>
<p>Based on your inputs, you need <span id="maintenanceCalories">0
</span> calories per day to maintain your weight.</p>
</div></div>
<!-- Food Log Section -->
<div class="food-log-section">
<h3>Track Your Food Intake</h3>
<form id="foodForm" class="food-form"><div>
<label for="foodName">Food Item</label>
<input type="text" id="foodName" required placeholder="e.g., Apple, Chicken Breast">
</div<div>
<label for="foodWeight">Weight (g)</label>
<input type="number" id="foodWeight" min="1" required placeholder="Grams">
</div><div>
<button type="submit" class="btn primary-btn">
<i class="fas fa-plus"></i> Add
</button></div> </form>
<div class="food-log">
<div class="food-log-header">
<span>Food Item</span>
<span>Weight</span>
<span>Calories</span>
<span>Action</span></div>
<ul id="foodList"></ul></div>
<!-- Progress Bar -->
<div class="progress-container">
<div class="circular-progress">
<span class="progress-text">0%</span></div>
<div class="calorie-info">
<p>Consumed: <span id="caloriesConsumed">0</span> /
<span id="totalCalories">0</span>
kcal</p></div></div></div></div>
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CHAPTER 11
TESTING
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11.2. Calorie calculation
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11.3. Custom Workouts and challenges
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11.4. Workout details
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CHAPTER 12
CONCLUSION
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CHAPTER 13
FUTURE SCOPE
Although the current version of the Calorie Tracker application meets its primary objectives
and provides users with a reliable platform for health management, several enhancements can
further extend its functionality, efficiency, and user reach. The following future enhancements
are proposed:
13.1. Mobile Application Development:
Develop dedicated mobile apps for Android and iOS platforms to make the system more
accessible and convenient for on-the-go health tracking.
13.2. Wearable Device Integration:
Integrate with smartwatches and fitness bands to enable automatic activity, heart rate, and
calorie expenditure tracking.
Sync real-time health data from devices like Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Mi Band.
13.3. AI-Powered Fitness and Diet Bots:
Incorporate conversational AI chatbots to provide instant diet, exercise, and lifestyle
recommendations based on user queries and goals.
13.4. Multilingual Support:
Implement multiple language options to cater to a wider, more diverse user base globally.
13.5. Voice Command Support:
Enable voice-based food logging, calorie checks, and workout reminders for hands-free
operation.
13.6. Expanded Food Database:
Add support for regional and local food items to offer more accurate nutritional information
for diverse culinary preferences.
13.7. Social and Community Features:
Introduce user communities, health forums, and achievement sharing options to foster user
engagement and motivation.
13.8. Data Analytics and Reporting:
Include advanced analytics dashboards that offer users insights into their long-term health
trends and progress reports.
13.9. Cloud Deployment:
Migrate the system to a cloud-based infrastructure to improve scalability, availability, and
performance under higher user loads.
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13.10. Integration with Online Health Services:
Collaborate with telehealth services and nutrition experts to offer virtual consultations,
health assessments, and customized meal plans within the application.
These future enhancements will enrich the application’s value proposition, broaden its
reach, and offer users a smarter, more connected, and personalized health management
experience.
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REFERENCES
1. Mifflin, M.D., St Jeor, S.T. et al., "A new predictive equation for resting energy
expenditure in healthy individuals." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1990.
2. Nutritionix API Documentation — https://developer.nutritionix.com
3. WHO Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity —
https://www.who.int/publications
4. Rachuri, K.K. et al., "Impact of Mobile Health Apps on Lifestyle Habits", Journal
of Medical Systems, 2020.
5. Li, X., et al., "Digital Health Behavior Interventions: A Systematic Review", Journal
of Medical Internet Research, 2019.
6. Wang, J., et al., "Machine Learning Applications in Health Management", IEEE
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7. Scikit-learn: Machine Learning in Python — https://scikit-learn.org/
8. NumPy: Numerical Python — https://numpy.org/
9. Pandas: Python Data Analysis Library — https://pandas.pydata.org/
10. Official JS, HTML5, and CSS3 Documentation– https://developer.mozilla.org/
11. Flask Documentation — https://flask.palletsprojects.com/
12. Visual Studio Code — https://code.visualstudio.com/
13. Postman API Testing Tool — https://www.postman.com/
14. Kaggle Datasets — https://www.kaggle.com/datasets
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