https://github.com/sartajbhuvaji/cerealicious

A fun way to visualize nutrients in milk and cereals! | A project under CPSC 5320 Visual Analytics
https://github.com/sartajbhuvaji/cerealicious

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A fun way to visualize nutrients in milk and cereals! | A project under CPSC 5320 Visual Analytics

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/sartajbhuvaji/cerealicious
• Owner: SartajBhuvaji
• Created: 2023-08-20T03:23:13.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-08-20T03:42:03.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2023-08-20T04:24:55.376Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: d3js, data-visualization
• Language: HTML
• Homepage: https://sartajbhuvaji.github.io/cerealicious/
• Size: 23.9 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Cerealicious

A project under CPSC 5320 Visual Analytics

A fun way to visualize nutrients in milk and cereals!

# Motivation

- Health and nutrition awareness: Increasing awareness among consumers regarding the nutritional

content of the foods they consume various dietary choices to promote overall health and

well-being.

- Diverse milk options: Wide range of milk options are available such as whole milk, skim milk,

almond milk, soy milk, etc. but consumers often face difficulties in comparing their nutritions.

- Cereal variations: Variety of cereals available, but consumers are often overwhelmed when trying to

compare their nutritions.

- Lack of comprehensive information: Nutritional information available on product packaging or

websites is often fragmented or confusing to understand, making it challenging for everyday

consumers to make informed choices.

- Need for visualization: A well-designed visualization can simplify complex information, facilitate

comparison, and enable consumers to make more informed decisions about their purchases.

- Cost considerations: Visualization that includes cost, which allows consumers to consider both

nutritional values and affordability when choosing milk and cereal options.

# Intended Audience

- Budget-conscious individuals, such as college students or those on a tight budget, seeking affordable breakfast options.

- Health-conscious individuals interested in selecting nutritious breakfast choices.

- Dietitians and nutritionists who analyze and provide guidance on meal planning and nutrition.

# Questions Answered

- What are the different nutrient constituents in different kinds/types of milk and cereal? 

- What is the most affordable breakfast option per serving?

- Can we compare different cereal and milk combinations?

- What are the environmental impacts of a glass of milk?

# Dataset and Tools

Datasets:

- Manual Data Collection

Tools :

- Preprocessing

   - Excel

   - Python

- Visualization: D3.js