Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
The FoodHealth Score is for everyone… Individuals facing and managing diet-related diseases, allergies, and concerns. Families balancing and shopping for various members’ dietary preferences and needs. Those looking to make informed, nutrition choices in their daily lives. Businesses looking to uplift the wellbeing of their organization and its consumers. The FoodHealth Score is for all looking to live a bit healthier, a bit smarter, and a bit brighter each day.
Currently, individuals can access the FoodHealth Score through our grocery retail partners, while shopping either in-app or online. All you have to do is check our list of retail partners for a store near you that uses the FoodHealth Score, download their app, and start scanning! For business partners interested in integrating our score into their API, you can learn more here.
As an individual, you can access the FoodHealth Score for free when you shop with any of our grocery store partners, either in-app, online, and in some cases, in-store. For a list of full partner stores, click here. As a business, we have a variety of options to choose from to service your customers, which range in price per year. Contact us to learn more about these pricing options.
The 4-color scale (dark green, light green, yellow, red) guides users without oversimplifying. Unlike other 3-color systems, our approach allows for more nuance. For example, if two cereals are both yellow, the numeric score helps you pick the healthier option. This system empowers you to make small, incremental changes that lead to healthier habits.
A numeric system highlights the subtle differences between similar food categories, making it easier for consumers to identify and choose the healthier option. This approach also promotes gradual, positive behavior changes.
A 1-100 scale simplifies nutrition information, making healthy eating easier to navigate. It enables quick comparisons between products based on their nutritional value, with higher scores highlighting healthier options. This approach promotes more informed decision-making and supports gradual, positive behavior changes.
We have run several internal studies on the score's impact on behavior change and health outcomes. Our score has been externally validated for health outcomes by the Validation Institute. We are FoodMed Certified. To learn more, click here
Our static FoodHealth Score is based on over 80 published studies on foods' impact on health. Our team keeps up-to-date with the latest research, and when new meaningful research is released, we consider and implement the latest evidence.
Our score evaluates 25 health conditions, encompassing both physical and mental health. It adapts to the specific nutritional needs of each condition. For instance, an RX bar would receive a different score for someone managing diabetes than it would for someone managing hypertension.
The FoodHealth Score (FHS) is a comprehensive scoring system designed to assess the healthfulness of food. Backed by an expansive food database, the Score evaluates foods holistically, including nutrient density, ingredient quality, and health impact. With clear criteria, the FoodHealth Score makes it easy to understand why each food scores the way it does. The algorithm accounts for nuances across food categories, making it easier for consumers to make healthy choices.
We use both public and private data sources to ensure we have the most up-to-date and accurate information. Data sources include, but are not limited to: Government data, manufacturer data, retail data, and industry data partners.
Who is the FoodHealth Score for?
The FoodHealth Score is for everyone… Individuals facing and managing diet-related diseases, allergies, and concerns. Families balancing and shopping for various members’ dietary preferences and needs. Those looking to make informed, nutrition choices in their daily lives. Businesses looking to uplift the wellbeing of their organization and its consumers. The FoodHealth Score is for all looking to live a bit healthier, a bit smarter, and a bit brighter each day.
How do I access the FoodHealth Score?
Currently, individuals can access the FoodHealth Score through our grocery retail partners, while shopping either in-app or online. All you have to do is check our list of retail partners for a store near you that uses the FoodHealth Score, download their app, and start scanning! For business partners interested in integrating our score into their API, you can learn more here.
How much does it cost to use the FoodHealth Score?
As an individual, you can access the FoodHealth Score for free when you shop with any of our grocery store partners, either in-app, online, and in some cases, in-store. For a list of full partner stores, click here. As a business, we have a variety of options to choose from to service your customers, which range in price per year. You can learn more about these options here.
Why do you use four colors?
The 4-color scale (dark green, light green, yellow, red) guides users without oversimplifying. Unlike other 3-color systems, our approach allows for more nuance. For example, if two cereals are both yellow, the numeric score helps you pick the healthier option. This system empowers you to make small, incremental changes that lead to healthier habits.
Why do you use numbers?
A numeric system highlights the subtle differences between similar food categories, making it easier for consumers to identify and choose the healthier option. This approach also promotes gradual, positive behavior changes.
Why do you use a 1-100 scale?
A 1-100 scale simplifies nutrition information, making healthy eating easier to navigate. It enables quick comparisons between products based on their nutritional value, with higher scores highlighting healthier options. This approach promotes more informed decision-making and supports gradual, positive behavior changes.
Is the score clinically validated?
We have run several internal studies on the score's impact on behavior change and health outcomes. Our score has been externally validated for health outcomes by the Validation Institute. We are FoodMed Certified. To learn more, click here
What science is used to support the score?
Our static FoodHealth Score is based on over 80 published studies on foods' impact on health. Our team keeps up-to-date with the latest research, and when new meaningful research is released, we consider and implement the latest evidence.
How are you personalized?
Our score evaluates 25 health conditions, encompassing both physical and mental health. It adapts to the specific nutritional needs of each condition. For instance, an RX bar would receive a different score for someone managing diabetes than it would for someone managing hypertension.
How do you compare to other scores?
The FoodHealth Score (FHS) is a comprehensive scoring system designed to assess the healthfulness of food. Backed by an expansive food database, the Score evaluates foods holistically, including nutrient density, ingredient quality, and health impact. With clear criteria, the FoodHealth Score makes it easy to understand why each food scores the way it does. The algorithm accounts for nuances across food categories, making it easier for consumers to make healthy choices.
What data sources do you use?
We use both public and private data sources to ensure we have the most up-to-date and accurate information. Data sources include, but are not limited to: Government data, manufacturer data, retail data, and industry data partners.
The FoodHealth Score is one score to make nutrition simple. It is a personalized 1-100 scoring system powered by the FoodHealth Company, built specifically to help people identify which foods are best for their unique bodies and goals, with 100 being the highest.
The FoodHealth Score is for everyone… Individuals facing and managing diet-related diseases, allergies, and concerns. Families balancing and shopping for various members’ dietary preferences and needs. Those looking to make informed, nutrition choices in their daily lives. Businesses looking to uplift the wellbeing of their organization and its consumers. The FoodHealth Score is for all looking to live a bit healthier, a bit smarter, and a bit brighter each day.
Currently, individuals can access the FoodHealth Score through our grocery retail partners, while shopping either in-app or online. All you have to do is check our list of retail partners for a store near you that uses the FoodHealth Score, download their app, and start scanning! For business partners interested in integrating our score into their API, you can learn more here
As an individual, you can access the FoodHealth Score for free when you shop with any of our grocery store partners, either in-app, online, and in some cases, in-store. For a list of full partner stores, click here. As a business, we have a variety of options to choose from to service your customers, which range in price per year. You can learn more about these options here.
The 4-color scale (dark green, light green, yellow, red) guides users without oversimplifying. Unlike other 3-color systems, our approach allows for more nuance. For example, if two cereals are both yellow, the numeric score helps you pick the healthier option. This system empowers you to make small, incremental changes that lead to healthier habits.
A numeric system highlights the subtle differences between similar food categories, making it easier for consumers to identify and choose the healthier option. This approach also promotes gradual, positive behavior changes.
A 1-100 scale simplifies nutrition information, making healthy eating easier to navigate. It enables quick comparisons between products based on their nutritional value, with higher scores highlighting healthier options. This approach promotes more informed decision-making and supports gradual, positive behavior changes.
We have run several internal studies on the score's impact on behavior change and health outcomes. Our score has been externally validated for health outcomes by the Validation Institute. We are FoodMed Certified. To learn more, click here
Our static FoodHealth Score is based on over 80 published studies on foods' impact on health. Our team keeps up-to-date with the latest research, and when new meaningful research is released, we consider and implement the latest evidence. To learn more, click here
Our score evaluates 25 health conditions, encompassing both physical and mental health. It adapts to the specific nutritional needs of each condition. For instance, an RX bar would receive a different score for someone managing diabetes than it would for someone managing hypertension.
The FoodHealth Score (FHS) is a comprehensive scoring system designed to assess the healthfulness of food. Backed by an expansive food database, the Score evaluates foods holistically, including nutrient density, ingredient quality, and health impact. With clear criteria, the FoodHealth Score makes it easy to understand why each food scores the way it does. The algorithm accounts for nuances across food categories, making it easier for consumers to make healthy choices.
We use both public and private data sources to ensure we have the most up-to-date and accurate information. Data sources include, but are not limited to: Government data, manufacturer data, retail data, and industry data partners.