Requirement Document: AI-Based Diet
Recommendation System
Overview
We aim to build an AI-based diet recommendation system that analyzes a user's uploaded body
image and textual input to provide personalized diet recommendations. The system will include
validation mechanisms to ensure uploaded images meet the criteria and use trained AI models
to assess physical features such as skin and hair conditions.
Objectives
● Provide personalized diet recommendations based on body image analysis and
user-provided textual input.
● Validate uploaded images to ensure they focus on relevant body parts.
● Use AI models to detect and assess specific physical attributes such as:
○ Skin: Pimples, dark spots, wrinkles, etc.
○ Hair: Baldness, thinning, etc.
Features
1. Image Upload and Validation
● Users can upload body images via a mobile or web application.
● Validation Criteria:
○ Ensure the uploaded image contains visible and relevant body parts (e.g., face,
hair, upper body).
○ Reject images that do not meet the criteria with appropriate error messages.
2. AI-Based Analysis
● Skin Analysis:
○ Detect skin conditions such as pimples, dark spots, wrinkles, redness, or uneven
tone.
● Hair Analysis:
○ Identify baldness, hair thinning, split ends, or dryness.
● Other Physical Features:
○ Extendability to include BMI estimation or posture analysis in future iterations.
3. Text Input Processing
● Users can input additional details such as age, gender, dietary preferences, allergies, or
specific goals (e.g., weight loss, muscle gain, glowing skin).
4. Diet Recommendation Generation
● Personalized diet plans based on:
○ AI analysis results.
○ User's textual input and preferences.
● Include meal suggestions, hydration guidelines, and supplementation advice.
5. User Feedback and Iteration
● Allow users to provide feedback on the recommendations.
● Use feedback to improve AI model performance over time.
Technical Requirements
1. AI Models
● Pretrained Models:
○ Use pretrained models for image recognition and analysis (e.g., TensorFlow,
PyTorch).
○ Train custom models for specific skin and hair condition detection.
● Data Sources:
○ Use annotated datasets of skin and hair conditions to train and validate models.
2. Backend
● Frameworks: Python (Flask/Django), Node.js for API development.
● Image Processing:
○ Libraries: OpenCV, PIL (Python Imaging Library).
○ Services: Cloud Vision API (optional).
● Database: MongoDB or PostgreSQL to store user data, analysis results, and diet plans.
3. Frontend
● Platforms:
○ Mobile app: React Native or Flutter for cross-platform compatibility.
○ Web app: React.js or Angular for a responsive user interface.
● File Handling: Support for image cropping and resizing before upload.
4. Deployment
● Cloud Services:
○ AWS/GCP/Azure for hosting AI models, backend services, and data storage.
● Security:
○ SSL/TLS for secure communication.
○ Data encryption for sensitive user information.
5. Performance Metrics
● Accuracy:
○ Target a detection accuracy of at least 85% for skin and hair conditions.
● Response Time:
○ Image analysis and recommendation generation within 5 seconds.
● Scalability:
○ Handle up to 10,000 concurrent users during peak usage.
Non-Functional Requirements
● Privacy: Ensure compliance with GDPR or equivalent data protection regulations.
● Usability: Provide a clean, intuitive user interface.
● Reliability: Ensure uptime of 99.9% for core services.
Development Plan
Phase 1: Research and Planning
● Identify and prepare datasets for training AI models.
● Define core features and finalize technology stack.
Phase 2: Prototype Development
● Develop basic image upload and validation functionality.
● Train initial AI models for skin and hair analysis.
● Build a prototype for generating diet recommendations.
Phase 3: MVP Development
● Integrate AI models with the backend.
● Develop frontend for mobile and web platforms.
● Implement APIs for text input processing and diet recommendation.
Phase 4: Testing and Deployment
● Conduct unit and integration testing.
● Deploy MVP to a staging environment.
● Collect user feedback for improvements.
Phase 5: Full-Scale Deployment
● Launch the application for general users.
● Monitor performance metrics and scale as needed.
Stakeholders
● End Users: Individuals seeking personalized diet recommendations.
● Development Team: AI engineers, backend/frontend developers, UI/UX designers.
● Product Owners: Oversee project vision and ensure deliverables meet objectives.
Timeline
Phase Duration
Research & Planning 4 weeks
Prototype 6 weeks
Development
MVP Development 8 weeks
Testing & Deployment 4 weeks
Full-Scale Deployment 2 weeks
Budget
Item Cost
Estimate
AI Model Development $10,000
Backend Development $8,000
Frontend Development $7,000
Cloud Infrastructure $5,000/year
Testing & QA $3,000
Risks and Mitigation
● Data Privacy Concerns:
○ Mitigation: Implement strict data protection protocols and encryption.
● Model Accuracy:
○ Mitigation: Use large, diverse datasets and perform regular model updates.
● User Adoption:
○ Mitigation: Provide a free trial and interactive tutorials to attract users.
Conclusion
This AI-based diet recommendation system will combine cutting-edge technology with
user-friendly design to deliver personalized and actionable health insights. By leveraging
advanced image recognition and textual input processing, the system will provide a unique and
engaging user experience.
