GDQS Meal & Menu

GDQS Meal & Menu Metrics and App The GDQS Meal & Menu app helps nutrition researchers, project managers, and data collectors evaluate the nutritional quality of meals in schools and other institutional settings. The app allows users to log meals, assign food items from a food database, and generate meal quality scores based on the internationally recognized Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS) methodology. Data can be collected offline and synced when connectivity is available. KEY FEATURES - Offline Data Collection Work in remote locations without internet connectivity. All data is securely stored on your device and automatically syncs to the cloud when you reconnect, ensuring no lost data. - Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS) Meal & Menu metrics Instantly tabulate the GDQS Meal and Menu metrics and sub-metrics (Healthy GDQS+ sub-metric, Unhealthy GDQS- sub-metric, Fortification and Biofortification sub-metric, and Food Group Diversity sub-metric) which is based on the validated GDQS methodology. - Comprehensive Meal Tracking Record meals with detailed food item information from database of 6,500+ items to allow for automatic classification into the 25 GDQS food groups, along with serving size details and any information on fortification and biofortification to tabulate the GDQS Meal score. Track multiple meals to tabulate the GDQS Menu score. - Programme Management Organize data collection by programmes/projects. Assign specific locations and age groups to each datapoints. Manage planned vs. actual meal service data. - Interactive Visualizations Real-time charts and graphs show the GDQS Meal & Menu scores. As well as stacked bar charts showing the contributions from different sub-metrics and trends over time. All data and results easily exported. - Role-Based Access Control Admin: Full system management and user administration Manager: Programme oversight and team coordination Data Collector: Field data entry and collection - Secure & Compliant - Enterprise-grade authentication - Encrypted data transmission - Secure cloud backup via AWS - Audit trails for all data entries DATA SECURITY All user data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard protocols. The app requires organizational credentials provided by your research team administrator. SUPPORT For questions and access to the app contact: [email protected]. This app requires organizational credentials and cannot be used without prior authorization. Note this app is intended for professional research purposes and requires organizational credentials to access.