Customization
Learn how to personalize PlateBreaker to match your unique needs and preferences.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”While PlateBreaker provides scientifically-based default targets, you have complete control to customize:
- Individual nutrient targets and limits
- Recipe creation with your own dishes
- Family profiles for multiple people
- How nutrients are expressed and tracked
Customization Areas
Section titled “Customization Areas”Nutrient Targets & Limits
Section titled “Nutrient Targets & Limits”Adjust any of the 113 tracked nutrients to match:
- Healthcare provider recommendations
- Personal health goals
- Medical conditions or restrictions
- Athletic or performance needs
Custom Recipes
Section titled “Custom Recipes”Create and track your own recipes:
- Match ingredients to USDA database
- Add custom ingredients with manual nutrition
- Calculate nutrition automatically
- Share with family or keep private
Family Profiles
Section titled “Family Profiles”Manage nutrition for your whole household:
- Individual profiles for each family member
- Age-appropriate targets for children
- Life stage adjustments (pregnancy, etc.)
- Combined meal planning for everyone
Quick Links
Section titled “Quick Links”- Customizing Targets & Limits - Adjust nutrient goals to your needs
- Custom Recipes (coming soon) - Create and track your own dishes
- Family Profiles (coming soon) - Manage nutrition for multiple people
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”Before Customizing
Section titled “Before Customizing”- Understand defaults: Review why current targets are set
- Identify needs: Know what you want to change and why
- Get guidance: Consult healthcare providers for medical changes
- Document: Keep notes on customizations and reasons
Customization Workflow
Section titled “Customization Workflow”- Start with defaults: Let the system calculate base targets
- Identify gaps: See where adjustments might help
- Make small changes: Adjust gradually
- Monitor effects: Track how changes affect you
- Refine: Continue adjusting based on results
Safety and Best Practices
Section titled “Safety and Best Practices”When to Customize
Section titled “When to Customize”Good reasons to adjust targets:
- Medical conditions: Diagnosed health issues
- Professional advice: Healthcare provider recommendations
- Verified deficiencies: Blood test results
- Athletic needs: Training-specific requirements
When to Be Cautious
Section titled “When to Be Cautious”Avoid customizing without guidance for:
- Self-diagnosed conditions
- Unverified nutrient deficiencies
- Extreme dietary approaches
- Children and adolescents (growth periods)
Working with Professionals
Section titled “Working with Professionals”For safe customization:
- Consult registered dietitians
- Share blood test results
- Document medication interactions
- Regular professional follow-up
- Adjust based on outcomes
Standard vs Pro Features
Section titled “Standard vs Pro Features”Standard Tier ($5/month)
Section titled “Standard Tier ($5/month)”- Up to 6 family profiles
- Full nutrient target customization
- Custom recipe creation
- Custom ingredient upload
- Meal plan storage
Pro Tier ($10/month)
Section titled “Pro Tier ($10/month)”- Unlimited family profiles
- Recipe sharing with controlled access
- Target templates (reusable protocols)
- Client management (for professionals)
Important Notes
Section titled “Important Notes”Customization Responsibility
Section titled “Customization Responsibility”When you customize:
- You override scientific defaults
- Changes should be evidence-based
- Professional guidance recommended
- Monitor health outcomes
- Adjust if problems arise
Data Preservation
Section titled “Data Preservation”Your customizations:
- Are saved securely
- Can be exported
- Can be reset to defaults
- Are version-tracked
Compatibility
Section titled “Compatibility”Custom targets:
- Work with all nutrition authorities
- Override authority defaults
- Can be authority-specific
- Maintain traceability