UK Health Sciences Faculty, Physician Develop ‘One Good Choice’ App for Nutrition Guidance
Tackling the Health Crisis with One Good Choice
In a progressive cohesion of technology and health sciences, esteemed physician Scott Black, together with data management specialist Leslie Woltenberg, have collaborated to introduce One Good Choice, a groundbreaking mobile application aimed at enhancing individual health management through informed nutritional choices. This milestone has been achieved in partnership with the University of Kentucky and its healthcare division, commonly known as UK HealthCare.
Boasting over three decades of medical expertise, Dr. Black identified a significant gap in the way nutrition information is presented to the public. While caloric and nutritional information is widely available, making sense of this data to make day-to-day decisions can be a daunting task for most individuals.
The Birth of One Good Choice
Dr. Black’s quest for a comprehensive solution lead him to collaborate with Leslie Woltenberg, an associate professor and director of graduate studies at UK. Together, they envisioned a user-friendly tool that could demystify the complexity of nutritional information and empower individuals to make healthier choices, thus birthing the concept of One Good Choice. The app targets informed decisions rather than passive tracking of caloric intake—oftentimes the focus of traditional calorie counters.
Support at Every Meal
One Good Choice harnesses the power of education, providing users with immediate guidance on the nutrient quality and caloric density of foods, with the aim of promoting healthier choices at every meal. Woltenberg emphasizes the app’s potential as a catalyst for lifestyle change. Unlike conventional calorie counters that simply log food consumption, One Good Choice focuses on education and provides dietary suggestions.
Making Waves in Multiple Industries
While the app’s primary focus aims to help individual users, the creators also see a broader scope of impact across diverse industries. One Good Choice can be a valuable resource in healthcare environments, providing a framework for patient nutritional education. Equally, insurance carriers, health plans, and grocery stores could harness the app’s capabilities to improve nutritional awareness amongst their customer bases.
Fostering Healthier Lifestyles
Woltenberg and Black’s aspiration transcends beyond the app being a tool for individual dietary guidance. They envision the tool to effect positive ramifications for its users—facilitating healthier lifestyles, generating cost savings for consumers, healthcare professionals, and insurance companies.
A Beacon of Optimized Aging
The app marks a significant stride towards healthier living and optimized aging, encapsulated by the statement of Dr. Black. The app supports optimizing nutrition, which, in turn, aids in weight loss, general health improvement, dealing with specific medical conditions, enhancing sports performance, and promoting healthier aging.
UK HealthCare’s Commitment to Innovation
This collaborative innovation reaffirms UK HealthCare’s continued dedication to improving healthcare accessibility and quality. It reflects the institution’s commitment to cultivating visionary, disruptive, and pioneering solutions – in healthcare and beyond – that catalyze health breakthroughs and transform the health landscape.
Contact for Media Resources
For further details, media resources can reach out to Hayden Gooding at hayden.gooding@uky.edu or via telephone at 859-218-0402.
