Nutrition Common Questions

We’ve compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about Nutrition.

The Nutrition Score only works with food logged directly in Bevel.

If you’re using a third-party app:

• Bevel does not receive full meal context

• The Nutrition Score cannot be calculated

However:

• Macros and micronutrients may still appear if the app writes them to Apple Health and permissions are enabled

Food data in Bevel comes from verified nutrition databases.

Some foods may:

• Not include a full list of micronutrients

• Only show partial nutritional information

What you can do:

If something is missing:

• Report the food item

• Include a photo of the nutrition label

This helps improve the database.

Yes. Food categories are automatically assigned to Custom Foods when possible. You can also manually add or edit food categories to ensure food contributors are displayed correctly and your Food Contributors and Score remain accurate.

To do this:

1. Open your Custom Food

2. Tap Edit

3. Add or update the Food Category field

You can view calories in multiple places:

1. Nutrition → Goals

   • Shows calories remaining (if a goal is set)

2. Nutrition → Net Energy

   • The right-most number shows calories consumed

You can also:

• Use widgets on your phone

• Add complications on your watch

There is currently no direct target weight setting.

Instead:

• Bevel calculates your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)

• This helps you understand how much to eat to maintain your weight

If you want to gain or lose weight:

• You’ll need to manually adjust your calorie goal during setup

• You can use Bevel Intelligence to help determine the right target

No. Nutrition Goals are static once set.

If your body or goals change:

• Update your goal periodically (e.g. monthly)

Avoid adjusting daily, as consistency is key.

Quick add for macros is not currently available.

• Take a single, clear photo from about a 45-degree angle.

• Avoid submitting duplicate images.

• Include a familiar object in the frame, like a fork, glass, or your hand, to help estimate portion size.

• Use good overhead lighting to minimize shadows.

No. Your Nutrition Goal is a static calorie target and will not automatically update as your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) changes.

To update your calorie target, go to Goals and edit your existing goal or create a new one. When creating a new Nutrition Goal, you'll be asked for your height, weight, sex, and date of birth so Bevel can calculate your estimated maintenance Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) as accurately as possible. Once your new goal is created, Bevel will automatically recalculate your estimated maintenance TDEE.

Bevel provides an estimated maintenance TDEE. If your goal is to lose or gain weight, you’ll need to manually adjust your calorie goal based on your desired calorie deficit or surplus.

You can also work with Bevel Intelligence to estimate an appropriate calorie target for weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain. Once you decide on a target, you’ll need to enter it manually, since dynamic calorie goals are not currently supported.

• TDEE is an estimate of how many calories you burn each day and represents your estimated maintenance calories.

• Nutrition Goal is the calorie target you set in Bevel.

• Net Energy compares your calorie intake with your energy expenditure.

This is expected behavior.

Each food is assigned to a specific food category. Foods such as potatoes and corn are classified as Starchy Vegetables. Only foods in the Vegetables category (non-starchy vegetables) count toward your Vegetable intake.

1. Go to your Timeline (or open the Nutrition page).

2. Open the food entry you want to edit.

3. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.

4. Tap Edit Log Details.

From here, you can:

• Tap Customize to edit the food:

  • Edit the food name.

  • Change the Food Category (this affects your Nutrition Score).

  • Update any macronutrients or micronutrients.

  • Add or edit ingredients.

Any changes you make to the food or its Food Category will automatically update your Nutrition Score and any related metrics for that day.