Research

  • Chinese dish nutrient study recruits participants

    📱 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Test a Chinese Dish Nutrition App & Earn $20

     
    We're seeking participants for a research study validating a mobile application that identifies Chinese dishes and estimates their nutrient content from photographs.
    ✅ ELIGIBILITY:
    • Age 18+
    • Access to an iPhone/iPad with iOS 18.0+
    • Willing to cook one Chinese dish

    • Both UCONN and non-UCONN persons can participate
    ⏱ TIME COMMITMENT: 
    • Approximately 1 hour total (excluding cooking time)
    • Participate from your own home on your own schedule
    💰 COMPENSATION:
    • $20 gift card for completing all study activities
    🔍 WHAT YOU'LL DO:
    • Download our free app from App Store
    • Cook a Chinese dish of your choice
    • Record ingredients & take photos
    • Test the app's dish identification & nutrition estimation by dish photo
    • Complete a brief survey
    This study has been approved by the UConn IRB (Protocol # X25-0302). For more information or to volunteer, please email: luolab@uconn.edu

    For more information, contact: NUSC Luo Lab at luolab@uconn.edu