melcheddy/kenya-food-database

Kenya Food Composition Database with 628 foods, RDA, calculator, and 24hr recall # 🇰🇪 Kenya Food Database A comprehensive web application for nutritionists, dietitians, and the public to explore Kenyan food composition data from the **Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018** (Ministry of Health/FAO). ## 🌐 Live Demo kenya-food-database.onrende… --- ## 📊 Features | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | **645 Kenyan Foods** | Complete data from KFCT 2018 | | **40+ Nutrients** | Energy, protein, fats, minerals, vitamins | | **RDA Calculator** | Personalized daily needs based on age and gender | | **24hr Dietary Recall** | Track daily intake with hydration analysis and deficiency alerts | | **Smart Swaps** | Affordable, healthier Kenyan alternatives | | **Compare Foods** | Side-by-side nutrient comparison | | **Modern Popup** | Smooth, tabbed results display | | **Mobile Ready** | Works on phones, tablets, desktops | | **REST API** | For integration with other health systems | --- ## 🛠️ Technology Stack | Layer | Technologies | |-------|--------------| | **Backend** | Python, Django, PostgreSQL | | **Frontend** | HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (AJAX) | | **Security** | HTTPS, HSTS, Secure Cookies, XSS Protection | | **Hosting** | Render (free tier) | | **Data Source** | Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Ministry of Health) | --- ## 🔒 Security Features - HTTPS enforced - Secure cookies - HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) - XSS protection - CSRF protection --- ## 🛠️ API for Developers | Endpoint | Method | Description | |----------|--------|-------------| | `/api/foods/` | GET | List all foods | | `/api/food/ /` | GET | Full nutrient profile | | `/api/search/?q=maize` | GET | Search foods | | `/api/categories/` | GET | List categories | **Example:** `kenya-food-database.onrende…` --- ## 👨‍💻 Author **Melcheddy Joshua** Nutrition and Dietetics student 📧 meljosh06@gmail.com --- ## 📄 License Data sourced from Ken …