Customization

Learn how to personalize PlateBreaker to match your unique needs and preferences.

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

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

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

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

• 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

Before Customizing

1. Understand defaults: Review why current targets are set
2. Identify needs: Know what you want to change and why
3. Get guidance: Consult healthcare providers for medical changes
4. Document: Keep notes on customizations and reasons

Customization Workflow

1. Start with defaults: Let the system calculate base targets
2. Identify gaps: See where adjustments might help
3. Make small changes: Adjust gradually
4. Monitor effects: Track how changes affect you
5. Refine: Continue adjusting based on results

Safety and Best Practices

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

Avoid customizing without guidance for:

• Self-diagnosed conditions
• Unverified nutrient deficiencies
• Extreme dietary approaches
• Children and adolescents (growth periods)

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

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)

• Unlimited family profiles
• Recipe sharing with controlled access
• Target templates (reusable protocols)
• Client management (for professionals)

Important Notes

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

Your customizations:

• Are saved securely
• Can be exported
• Can be reset to defaults
• Are version-tracked

Compatibility

Custom targets:

• Work with all nutrition authorities
• Override authority defaults
• Can be authority-specific
• Maintain traceability

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Next: Customizing Targets & Limits