Nutrition - Univ. of Arizona 5.0.1

The University of Arizona Student Union has developed an online Nutrition Calculator, now available as an app. This tool allows users to access detailed nutritional information for foods available at various on-campus dining locations. Users can customize their meals by adjusting toppings and condiments.

Information is systematically categorized by restaurant, food group, and specific food items, presenting nutritional data in both grams/milligrams and percent daily value. The app also addresses dietary and allergy concerns, providing ingredient lists for transparency.

Users can apply filters to spotlight foods that fit particular nutritional parameters (e.g., calorie counts between 0 and 20) and narrow down selections to accommodate specific dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian options or exclusion of certain allergens like soy). Additionally, a search function enables quick access to food items by name, along with details regarding their availability on campus.

After selecting preferred toppings and condiments, users can compile their meals and review the cumulative nutritional totals to make informed dietary decisions. For those who frequently consume certain items, the option to favorite foods enhances convenience during future meal planning sessions.