Designing Mobile UI/UX for a Healthy Diet Tracking App to Enhance User Awareness and Engagement
Abstract
In modern life, many individuals struggle to maintain a healthy diet due to social
pressures, poor habits, and a lack of nutritional awareness. This study designed a mobile
application for healthy diet tracking to enhance nutritional awareness and user
engagement. The application adopts the Human-Centered Design (HCD) approach and
offers features such as calorie tracking, macro- and micronutrient monitoring, and
nutrition education. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and
observations targeting users aged 18–40 in Indonesia. The results show that most users
face difficulties in managing their eating patterns and need a simple, user-friendly
interface. This application is expected to help users plan daily meals, understand
nutritional content, and stay motivated to live a healthy lifestyle. Appealing visual design,
personalization features, and a built-in community also enhance the user experience. This
study contributes to designing user-based digital solutions with a positive impact on public
health. The findings conclude that an application focused on user needs and experience
can improve nutritional understanding and support healthier living. It also serves as an
accessible medium for digital nutrition education.
Keywords: Application, Health, Lifestyle, Macronutrients, Nutrition
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