Protein floor for adults 50+
Defaults to ~1.2 g/kg bodyweight (the geriatric-RD recommendation) instead of the standard 0.8.
For Adults 50+
Track without getting yelled at by an app designed for 22-year-olds.
Calorie tracking after 50 is a different problem: protein matters more, sarcopenia risk is real, taste and appetite shift, and the apps designed for the gym crowd feel hostile. CalorieScan AI's defaults work for adults whose priority is staying strong, not cutting weight for summer.
The pain
Why standard trackers fall short here.
- Protein needs go up after 50 (sarcopenia prevention) — most apps still assume 0.8 g/kg.
- Bigger fonts and simpler UI matter for daily use.
- Most apps assume the user has a daily deficit goal — not always appropriate.
- Medication interactions with diet are easy to miss.
What we do
How CalorieScan AI is built for this.
Larger type and reduced motion
iOS Dynamic Type fully supported. Reduced-motion mode disables animations.
Maintenance-first defaults
We assume maintenance unless you explicitly choose a deficit. No automatic 'lose 1 lb/week' nudge.
When we're not the right fit
Honest alternatives.
Cronometer
Better micronutrient depth — especially relevant after 50.
Frequently asked
Is CalorieScan AI usable on a 6-year-old iPhone?
Yes — iOS 16+ covers iPhone 8 and newer. The photo recognition uses the cloud, so older devices work fine.
How does the protein floor work after 50?
We default to ~1.2 g/kg bodyweight, distributed across at least three meals, which is what most geriatric RDs recommend for sarcopenia prevention. You can override the target in settings.
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