Virtual applications with artificial intelligence to promote healthy eating habits

Authors

  • Adriana Matyury Florez Tabera Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina - Ciencias de la salud y el deporte Autor/a
  • Jaime Cruz Casados Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. Facultad de Medicina de Tampico "Dr. Alberto Romo Caballero" Autor/a https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8308-964X
  • Miriam Janet Cervantes López Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. Facultad de Medicina de Tampico "Dr. Alberto Romo Caballero" Autor/a https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5925-1889

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29059/cie.v2.1.26

Keywords:

aplicaciones , nutrición, hábitos alimienticios, salud, inteligencia artificial

Abstract

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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Published

2026-04-30

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Transformation of Education and Medical Practice in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Public Health

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Review Articles

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Florez Tabera, A. M., Cruz Casados, J., & Cervantes López, M. J. (2026). Virtual applications with artificial intelligence to promote healthy eating habits. Revista CIE, 2(1), 41-49. https://doi.org/10.29059/cie.v2.1.26
Received 2025-06-13
Accepted 2025-07-03
Published 2026-04-30

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