Application Requirements and Specifications

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CIS524

NutriTrack Software Product Specification Example

Note: This example is quite different from your assignment deliverable and should not serve as a reference or guide, but an example of an approach for a specific product.

Project Overview Product Name: NutriTrack

Prepared By: Jane Doe

Date: March 26, 2025

Version: 1.0

Purpose of the Product: NutriTrack is a mobile application designed to help users monitor their daily calorie intake, track nutrients, and set dietary goals to improve personal health and wellness.

Scope NutriTrack allows users to:

- Log meals and snacks with an intuitive interface.

- Automatically calculate calories and nutritional content.

- Set personal diet goals (e.g. calorie targets, macronutrient ratios).

- View daily/weekly reports on consumption.

- Sync data across devices and integrate with fitness apps.

Needs Met

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- Users struggle to accurately track food intake.

- Manual calorie counting is tedious and time-consuming.

- Many diet apps are cluttered or require subscriptions.

- Lack of personalized nutrition feedback.

Goals and Objectives - Launch MVP by June 2025.

- Achieve 5,000 downloads in the first 3 months.

- Help users reduce calorie miscounting by 40%.

- Maintain a user retention rate of 60% after 30 days.

Target Audience - Adults aged 18-45

- Health-conscious individuals

- Fitness enthusiasts

- People with dietary restrictions (e.g. diabetes, weight management)

Non-Functional Requirements - Performance: App loads within 2 seconds on most devices.

- Security: All user data encrypted at rest and in transit.

- Usability: Designed for one-handed use with minimal text entry.

- Scalability: Must support up to 100,000 users in first year.

Technology Stack - Frontend: React Native

- Backend: Node.js with Express

- Database: PostgreSQL

- Authentication: Firebase Auth

- APIs: USDA Nutrition Database, OAuth for integrations

Functional Requirements

ID Requirement Description

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FR1 Users can register and log in with email or Google

FR2 Users can search and log food items

FR3 Users can view a nutrition breakdown by day

FR4 Users can set dietary goals and track progress

FR5 App syncs with Google Fit and Apple Health

Milestones & Timeline

Milestone Deadline

Requirement Finalization April 15, 2025

MVP Development Start April 20, 2025

Internal Testing Begins May 25, 2025

Public Launch June 30, 2025

Risks and Mitigations

Risk Mitigation

Delay in food database API Use local cache fallback

Low user retention Add gamified elements and reminders

GDPR/Privacy non-compliance Use consent screens and data export tools