It is necessary to understand that in the modern world, technology is also useful when it comes to encouraging a healthy lifestyle among preteens. Modern health related and nutrition apps tracking are extremely popular among youths as it makes it more like a game for them to keep their body and mind in good shape. Such apps can foster knowledge in children on the need for balanced diet, exercise and general healthy lifestyle. 

Let’s take a look at some of the best app trackers for preteens for health and nutrition.

Top Health and Nutrition App Trackers for Preteens

Here are some of the best apps designed to help preteens track and improve their health and nutrition.

MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal app is an all in one application that allows monitoring of diet, exercise and fitness. It has a database of foods which the users can enter their meals and track their daily calorie consumption. The macronutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are also recorded by the app, as well as other micronutrients. In MyFitnessPal, preteens are able to understand portions, calories and the nutritional content of foods they consume. I think it is very useful in defining to them what constitutes a balanced diet. Although MyFitnessPal is meant for youngsters and adults, the interface of the program is not complicated and a preteen with the participation of parents can use it easily if he is eager to know more about nutrition.

Fitbit

Fitbit provides a series of devices, and an application for counting steps, sleeping, heart rate, and motion. It has features such as the ability to set and achieve goals of the day and challenges and awards that will enable the users to be active. Fitbit may be suitable to preteens who love challenges and love to challenge their friends or other family members. It affords comprehensive data on their Physical Activity level and well being. As mentioned, Fitbit has a simple interface and it integrates playing elements into the process of exercising, which will help preteens be motivated to exercise.

Yummly

Yummly is an application for searching recipes where people can set up desires, and the application will provide them with the options to select the meals. Some of its components are grocery lists, ingredient list and instructions on how to prepare a particular recipe among others. To make good food choices, preteens should learn how to cook healthy meals- this is where Yummly comes in- to guide and nudge young people into the right direction. It also allows them to learn the need for using fresh foods when cooking and preparing foods to eat. This app will be very useful for children before puberty who want to cook or learn more about nutrition. It is an engaging activity in that it will help in including them at the time of preparing meals.

SuperBetter

SuperBetter is another app that is used in building up resilience by making one's goals and aspirations in the aspect of power, dexterity, balance and flexibility arise in a game. It is centred on an individual’s mind and body, challenging the user into making changes that would improve his or her habits. SuperBetter is designed to help one become more resilient, decrease his/her stress and enhance his/her health. Preteens searching for motivation to change their habits this year should find it an incredible app. This app would be especially enjoyable for preteens especially because the app works like a game. It is very useful if one may have difficulties using classical applications for health and fitness tracking.

Waterlogged

Waterlogged is an app that is easy to use which helps remind its user to drink water throughout the day. Users can make specific goals on how much water they need to take and also be notified on a daily basis to take water. Hydration is very important to the human body and; therefore, Waterlogged assists preteens track the amounts of fluid they take regularly. It assists them establish a routine on its own by reminding them to take enough water within the day. Waterlogged is free of complex features that younger children would not comprehend and offers only what people wish to use when they track their drinking water intake without being overwhelmed with additional details, and that is why it is perfect for preteens.

Smart health and nutrition app trackers present themselves as a worthy means of educating preteens on the subject of health and nutrition as well as helping them effectively monitor it. Preteens should use these tools often because then healthy habits will become a life-long part of the lifestyle. These apps, whether used to record meals, exercise or study weight management and diet give them the encouragement and direction they require on how to improve their health.