How does Almendra AI Assistant work?
Almendra AI Assistant answers nutrition questions in a general context or about a specific patient or meal plan. Each question uses one credit.
Updated August 8, 2024
Almendra AI Assistant, your new digital companion designed to optimize your practice as a nutrition expert.This intelligent assistant will facilitate the creation of meal plans, manage patient health, and answer your questions about nutrition and training. Almendra’s AI Assistant has been meticulously designed to make nutrition more accessible and effective than ever. With cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, this virtual assistant is your ideal partner in providing more efficient and precise nutritional advice.Usage Instructions:
Almendra AI Assistant has different ways to be used, which we call “contexts.” The context indicates what information the artificial intelligence is considering to address your inquiries.
AI Assistant has 2 contexts: general and specific. How to know which one is activated?

This image shows a chat with a specific context. You can tell because the switch in the upper left is blue and it reads “Context: Diet for Juan Giachetti.“Here’s a detailed explanation of each context:**1) General Context (switch off, gray):**In this section, the assistant will answer general questions about nutrition and training. To use it, simply click on the assistant icon and type your question or command in the dialog box, such as: “What is a balanced diet?” or “How does sodium affect blood pressure?” You should see “Context: General” above the chat bar.**2) Specific Context (switch on, blue):**There are currently two types of specific contexts: patient context and meal plan context.
2.1) Specific Context - Patient:
In this section, you can ask specific questions about your patients. Open a patient profile, click on the assistant icon, and ask questions like: “What type of measurements do you recommend for this patient?” or “What should I consider when creating a meal plan for this patient?” You should see “Context: (patient’s name)” above the chat bar.**2.2) Specific Context - Meal Plans:**Use the assistant to get recommendations and answers related to meal plans. Click on the assistant icon and ask questions or commands like: “What food could I add to Thursday’s breakfast to make the plan more varied?” or “How can I include more fiber in this plan?” The assistant will generate personalized recommendations based on the available data. You should see “Context: (meal plan name)” above the chat bar.
Cost:
First and foremost, the implementation and maintenance of cutting-edge artificial intelligence require significant resources in terms of development, research, and continuous updates. The team behind AI Assistant is committed to providing the highest quality service, which involves sustainable investments to ensure relevance and accuracy over time.Additionally, AI Assistant is designed to increase the efficiency and productivity of your nutritional practice, allowing you to offer more personalized and higher-quality service. The ability to access accurate information instantly not only saves time but also enhances your capacity to serve a larger number of clients effectively, which can lead to a significant return on investment in the long term.The cost of Almendra AI Assistant is based on credits. A “credit” is considered one question (which comes with one answer). So, if you ask 5 questions to Almendra AI Assistant, it means you’ve used 5 credits.You can purchase credits from the Settings > Subscription section.
From time to time, we will reward top Almendra users with free credits, so stay tuned!

**Frequently Asked Questions:**1. Is the AI Assistant secure?
Yes, the assistant complies with all data security and privacy standards. Your information and your patients’ information are protected.
2. Can the assistant access sensitive information?
The assistant will only access the information necessary to make recommendations and answer questions. It will not access or store sensitive information without your permission.
3. Is the AI Assistant easy to use for nutritionists without technical experience?
Yes, AI Assistant is designed with an intuitive interface to make it easy for nutritionists, even those without advanced technical experience, to use. Interaction is natural and smooth, allowing nutrition professionals to focus on their clients rather than dealing with technical complexities. It’s like talking to someone with advanced knowledge of nutrition and wellness.
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