Elicitation Questions: Affordable & Healthy Eating Hub

Elicitation Questions and Answers

Advertising

• Is there any component of this project that is for profit? No direct monetization focus. Platform serves as a marketplace for sellers to display products. [1.6.1.1.2]

• Should there be a way for people to advertise their products? Sellers should list products and mention product origins when possible. [1.6.1.1.2]

Budget Related

• Should users be able to set a budget in time intervals of their choice? Yes, optional budget setting for weekly/monthly meal planning. [1.5.1]

• Should the budget planner adjust meal recommendations based on available funds? Yes, system will filter and recommend meals based on budget constraints while considering nutritional values. [1.5.3]

• Can users track their grocery spending over time? Not a mandatory feature. Optional implementation. [1.6.2.3.1]

• Should users receive notifications when they exceed their budget? No active budget tracking or notifications required.

• Will the system integrate with third-party budgeting tools? Not specified in requirements.

• What specific details should be included in the shopping list? System will recommend stores/sellers for ingredients based on availability and prices. [1.3.4]

Balanced Diet

• How will the platform ensure that meal recommendations are nutritionally balanced? Product nutritional values will be predefined in the system. [1.1.1, 1.1.3]

• How should the system determine whether a cook is experienced or not? No formal experience verification. User ratings and trust scores will indicate quality. [1.4.6]

• Will users be able to set dietary preferences? Yes, users can add allergies and nutrition preferences (vegan, vegetarian, etc.) to filter recipes. [1.2.1, 1.1.4]

• Should the platform provide daily/weekly nutrient breakdowns for planned meals? Users can set macronutrient priorities (low-carb, high-protein, etc.). [1.5.5]

• Can users input health conditions to receive tailored meal recommendations? Yes, users can input allergies and dietary restrictions to filter meal options. [1.2.1, 1.5.3]

• Should the system highlight nutrient-dense, low-cost foods for users? Yes, budget-friendly and nutritionally appropriate items will be highlighted. [1.3.5, 1.3.6]

Recipes

• Should recipes include a breakdown of costs per serving? Yes, based on standardized weight/unit measurements. [1.3.5]

• Will users be able to filter recipes by budget, prep time, and dietary needs? Yes, comprehensive filtering options will be available. [1.3.5, 1.3.6]

• Should users be able to rate and comment on shared recipes? Yes, forum-style rating and comment system implemented. [1.4.6.a, 1.4.6.b]

• Can the system generate a grocery list from selected recipes? System will recommend stores for ingredients based on availability and prices. [1.3.4]

• Should users be able to save favorite recipes for later? Yes, saving feature will be available. [1.2.7]

• What will be the format of the recipes? Format includes: required ingredients with quantities, optional store recommendations, difficulty level, and step-by-step instructions. [1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4]

Local Food Stores

• Should users be able to see promotions and discounts from nearby stores? Not prioritized. Stores may manually enter promotional pricing. [1.6.1.1.2]

• Should the system locate nearby food banks and farmers' markets? Any seller can create an account. Differentiation through ratings/reviews. [1.6.1.1.3, 1.6.2.1.2.e]

• Should users be able to submit and update prices from their local stores? No, stores will be responsible for listing their own prices. [1.6.1.1.2]

• What criteria should food stores meet to be considered 'local'? Defined at district/city level. Chain markets can participate but "local" label reserved for district/city sellers. [1.6.1.1.3]

Additional Key Points

• Three main user types: general users, dietitians, and store owners [1.2.8, 1.2.9]
• Reporting system for false information on products/stores [1.2.10, 1.4.8]
• Ranking systems for sellers, dietitians, and recipes [1.6.2.1.2.e, 1.4.5]
• Users can filter products by various features (natural, organic, etc.) [1.6.2.1.1, 1.6.2.1.2]
• Recipe measurements in grams with additional units (tablespoon, etc.) [1.3.1]
• Seasonal product availability managed by sellers [1.6.1.1.2]
• More detailed meeting transcript can be found on meeting notes discussion