Glossary
Food Diary
Updated February 28, 2026
Food Diary records what you eat and drink so nutrition pattern becomes visible.
Practical logging rhythm
Set rhythm first, then method.
| Rhythm | Structure |
|---|---|
| Daily | capture each meal within 2 hours |
| Weekly review | inspect trend around triggers and mood |
| Bi-weekly cleanup | compress messy entries and fix missing fields |
Model log entries
Use repeatable examples to reduce drift.
| Entry type | Minimum fields | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Planned meal | name, portion, ingredients | best for trend stability |
| Missed context meal | skip reason and replacement | reveals adherence drift |
| Trigger meal | location, companions, emotion | clarifies repeat risk |
Interpretation patterns
| Pattern | Likely signal | Suggested adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated late hunger windows | low protein or low fiber in prior meal | adjust evening structure |
| High weekend drift | social context effect | set weekend-specific defaults |
| Trigger meals with high density | behavior-linked risk zones | add pre-plan alternatives |
Pair this with food logging and macro tracking workflows for stronger trend context.