Watching Every Food that You Swallow!
A new smart necklace aims to rid us of our eating sins by automatically guessing the portions and contents of our meals. The device is called WearSens, and it was developed by UCLA engineers to provide more accountability over what we devour.
“The obesity epidemic hinges on knowing what people consume, and knowing if dieters actually change their eating habits,” says Barbara Rolls, professor of nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University, who wasn’t involved in creating the device. Cut portions, and you can cut the pounds.
Success stories with nutrition programs like Jenny Craig rely on subscribers keeping honest diaries. But people are human. They fib or struggle to remember the exact details of every meal.
WearSens tackles some of those issues by tracking vibrations near the neck. Your upper chest is a cavern that rumbles with every gulp of food and breath of air. Every bite you take, the smart necklace watches you!