Getting Started with Dietor
Welcome to Dietor! This comprehensive guide will help you set up your profile, understand the core features, and begin your journey to better nutrition in just a few minutes.
Quick Overview
Dietor is your AI-powered nutrition companion that makes healthy eating simple and enjoyable. Here's what makes it special:
What You'll Learn
- AI Food Recognition: Instantly scan and log meals with your camera
- Smart Nutrition Tracking: Automatic macro and calorie tracking
- Personalized Coaching: AI-powered recommendations for your goals
- Progress Monitoring: Beautiful insights and health analytics
- Smart Reminders: Never miss a meal or hydration goal
Download & Installation
Get Dietor from your device's app store:
- iOS: Download from the Apple App Store
- Android: Download from Google Play Store
The app is free to download with optional premium features available.
For the best experience, allow Dietor to access:
- Camera: For AI food scanning and recognition
- Photos: To save and share meal photos
- Notifications: For smart reminders and updates
- Health App (iOS): For comprehensive health tracking
Profile Setup
Creating your profile helps Dietor provide personalized nutrition recommendations:
Enter your basic information for personalized recommendations
Select your primary health and fitness objective:
Choosing Your Goal
- Be Honest: Select the goal that truly matters to you right now
- Start Simple: You can always change your goal later as you progress
- Consider Timeline: Dietor will create realistic, sustainable plans
- Multiple Goals: The app can handle complex goals like body recomposition
Tell Dietor about your dietary restrictions and preferences:
Your First Food Scan
Let's scan your first meal to see Dietor's AI in action:
- Tap the Scan Food button on the home screen
- Point your camera at your meal
- Make sure the food is well-lit and clearly visible
- Tap the capture button when ready
AI automatically identifies foods and calculates nutrition
Dietor's AI will:
- Identify Foods: Recognize individual ingredients and dishes
- Estimate Portions: Calculate serving sizes automatically
- Calculate Nutrition: Provide detailed macro and calorie breakdown
- Suggest Adjustments: Offer more accurate options if needed
Scanning Tips
- Good Lighting: Natural light works best for recognition
- Clear View: Include the entire plate or dish in frame
- Separate Items: Spread foods out for better individual recognition
- Multiple Angles: Try different angles if recognition isn't perfect
Easy editing tools to perfect your meal log
Make any necessary adjustments:
- Portion Sizes: Adjust quantities using intuitive sliders
- Food Items: Add missed items or remove incorrect ones
- Preparation Method: Specify cooking methods (grilled, fried, etc.)
- Custom Items: Add foods not recognized by the AI
Once you're satisfied with the details:
- Review the nutrition summary
- Add any notes about the meal
- Tag the meal time (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack)
- Tap Save Meal to add it to your daily log
Congratulations!
You've just completed your first food scan! Your nutrition data is now being tracked, and Dietor's AI is learning your preferences to provide better recommendations.
Understanding Your Dashboard
After your first scan, explore your personalized dashboard:
Your personalized nutrition dashboard with daily progress
Dashboard Elements
- Daily Goals: Progress rings showing calories, protein, carbs, and fats
- Meal Timeline: Visual timeline of today's meals and snacks
- Water Intake: Hydration progress with smart reminders
- AI Insights: Personalized tips and recommendations
- Quick Actions: Easy access to scan food, log water, or chat with AI
Essential First Week Tips
Week 1 Success Guide
Exploring Key Features
Once you're comfortable with the basics, explore these powerful features:
Chat with your personal AI nutritionist for meal suggestions, health advice, and goal guidance. Learn more →
Get comprehensive body composition analysis including BMI, body fat percentage, and metabolic rate. Learn more →
Set up intelligent notifications for meals, hydration, supplements, and exercise. Learn more →
Getting Help
Support Resources
- FAQ: Common questions and quick solutions
- Video Tutorials: Step-by-step guides for all features
- Community Forum: Connect with other Dietor users
- Email Support: Direct help from our nutrition experts
- In-App Chat: Real-time assistance through the app
Quick Support
- Food Not Recognized? Try different angles or add manually
- Wrong Nutrition Data? Report errors to help improve the AI
- Goal Questions? Chat with the AI coach for personalized advice
- App Issues? Check the troubleshooting guide or contact support
Next Steps
Your Nutrition Journey
Now that you're set up, here's what to expect:
- Week 1-2: Establish tracking habits and baseline data
- Week 3-4: See initial progress and refined AI recommendations
- Month 2+: Advanced insights, body composition changes, and habit formation
- Ongoing: Continuous optimization and goal achievement
Remember, sustainable nutrition changes take time. Dietor is here to support you every step of the way with intelligent tracking, personalized guidance, and encouraging insights.