The modern world is constantly changing due to advances in technology and the way we handle information. The digitalisation of everyday life helps increase human productivity. In this growing relationship, technology acts as a support system – it helps us work more efficiently, be more creative, and stay organized in both our personal and professional lives.

One growing concern in today’s society is the lack of proper dietary education, especially among young people. With rising rates of obesity among children and teenagers, it is becoming increasingly urgent to address the way food, nutrition, and health are taught both at home and in schools. Many young people grow up without understanding basic nutritional principles, which leads to poor eating habits, excessive consumption of processed foods, and a dependency on sugar and caffeine. Beyond obesity, this lack of awareness contributes to a range of other health issues such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, eating disorders, fatigue, and difficulties in concentration. Furthermore, misinformation about dieting and body image—often spread online—adds another layer of risk, making it essential to promote clear, balanced, and age-appropriate dietary education that fosters long-term wellbeing.

Objectives:
(1) to frame the ethical and practical contours of daily-life digitalisation and its implications for nutrition education;
(2) to describe a developer’s pathway from idea to product; and
(3) to present FoodBuddies—a web-based MVP that combines a visual meal calendar, personal recipe management, and AI-assisted recipe generation—to reduce the stress load around meal planning.

Methodology:
We combine a targeted literature review with a stakeholder needs assessment (users and educators) and apply Agile development practices to build the FoodBuddies prototype. A special section is dedicated to the role of technology in promoting education—especially in the area of nutrition—equipping individuals to make informed choices for healthier living. This includes an analysis of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), and its implications for automation, alongside challenges related to ethics.

Expected results and contributions:
Formative evaluation suggests the prototype improves planning efficiency, sparks culinary creativity for daily meals; the paper documents design decisions and an evaluation roadmap for broader goals.

Conclusions:
Thoughtfully designed digital tools can transform nutrition education from abstract advice into daily, practical support.

Keywords: Nutrition education, Artificial Intelligence in Education, mobile development, Community support.