Navigating Nutrition Apps for Athletes

This chapter explores the difficulties nutrition apps face in providing personalized dietary recommendations for athletes based on user data such as gender and athletic profiles. It critiques the effectiveness of app-generated advice, especially concerning carbohydrate intake and nutritional needs, while emphasizing the importance of aligning nutrition with individual training strategies. Additionally, a comparison between popular apps like MyFitnessPal and Chronometer illustrates their respective strengths and weaknesses in supporting athletes' nutritional goals.