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What is Hoot?

Hoot is a modern, AI-powered nutrition and calorie tracking app that makes healthy eating simple, motivating, and guilt-free. It turns daily meal logging into momentum—helping you build better habits through awareness, consistency, and friendly feedback.

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Written by Patrick McCarthy
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Overview

Hoot is more than a calorie counter—it’s your smart nutrition companion.
Powered by AI and grounded in behavioral science, Hoot makes tracking effortless and insightful so you can understand your food, improve habits, and see progress without stress.

You eat. We do the math.


Why Hoot Is Different

AI-Native Simplicity

No dropdowns. No databases. No drama.
Just talk, snap, or scan your meal. Hoot’s AI instantly analyzes calories, macros, and nutrition quality so logging takes seconds, not minutes.

Multi-Modal Logging

Log however you prefer:

  • Text chat

  • Voice note

  • Barcode scan

  • Food label photo

  • Quick meal snap

Hoot adapts to your style.

Guidance, Not Guilt

Every log gets a Nutrition Score (1–100) showing how balanced and nutrient-dense your meal is.

You’ll also get quick insights and improvement tips—friendly feedback, never judgment.

Momentum That Feels Good

Stay motivated with streaks, gentle reminders, and our owl mascot Hoot, who celebrates your wins and keeps you going.

Science-Backed Accuracy

Hoot uses the gold-standard Mifflin-St Jeor formula to calculate your calorie target and sets balanced macro goals based on scientific research:

Macro

Default Target

Why It Matters

Protein

~0.8 g per lb of body weight

Protects lean muscle and boosts satiety

Fat

~30% of total calories

Supports hormones and vitamin absorption

Carbs

Remainder of calories

Fuels daily activity and performance

Hoot automatically prevents unsafe targets:

  • Minimum 1,200 cal/day for women

  • Minimum 1,500 cal/day for men


Getting Started

When you join Hoot, you’ll enter:

  • Current weight and target weight

  • Gender, age, height

  • Activity level

  • Goal pace (slow, balanced, or fast)

From there, Hoot creates your personalized calorie and macro plan—adapted to your goals whether you want to lose, gain, or maintain weight.

Once set up, you can:

  • Log meals in seconds using AI

  • View your Nutrition Score and personalized insights

  • Track calories, macros, and streaks

  • Add optional goals (fiber, sugar, sodium, or hydration)


The Hoot Philosophy

We believe healthy eating should feel calm, not chaotic.
You don’t need to be perfect—just present.
Every meal you log builds awareness, confidence, and lasting habits.

No fads. No guilt. Just better habits.

Progress that feels like play.

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