Virtual applications with artificial intelligence to promote healthy eating habits
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aplicaciones , nutrición, hábitos alimienticios, salud, inteligencia artificialAbstract
Virtual applications supported by artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming strategies for the promotion of healthy eating habits by enabling personalized, adaptive, and data‑driven nutritional guidance. The purpose of this review was to analyze current virtual applications that incorporate AI to promote healthy dietary behaviors, identifying their main functionalities, benefits, limitations, and reported effectiveness in health promotion contexts. A documentary review was conducted using academic databases, including Scopus, PubMed, SciELO, Redalyc, and Google Scholar, focusing on studies published between 2019 and 2024. The analysis indicates that AI‑based applications contribute to improved dietary awareness, personalization of nutritional recommendations, continuous user monitoring, and greater engagement in behavior change processes. However, limitations remain related to data privacy, unequal access to digital technologies, variability in scientific validation, and the need for professional supervision. Overall, the findings suggest that AI‑driven virtual applications represent a promising complementary tool for nutrition education and health promotion, provided that their implementation is guided by ethical principles, scientific evidence, and educational integration.
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