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How the Recent and Frequent lists work.

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This article explains how foods are added to your Recent and Frequent lists automatically and how you can remove items from the lists if needed.

 

Your most-logged foods deserve a shortcut, and MyFitnessPal builds one for you automatically. 

 

How foods are added to the Frequent list

Foods are added to your Frequent list automatically, based on how often you log them to your diary. As you log items, they'll appear on the list once you've logged them frequently enough. There's nothing special you need to do to make an item show up.

How to remove items from your lists

iOS

  1. Open the MyFitnessPal app.
  2. Go to your Recent or Frequent lists by tapping Log on your Today page next to your meal, or by tapping the plus button (+) at the bottom of your screen.
  3. Swipe from right to left on the item you want to delete. 
  4. Tap Hide when it appears. 

Android

  1. Open the MyFitnessPal app
  2. Go to your Recent or Frequent lists by tapping Log on your Today page next to your meal, or by tapping the plus button (+) at the bottom of your screen, then tap Log Food.
  3. Press and hold down on the item you want to delete.
  4. Then tap Delete Entry.

Website

  1. Log in to the website using the same email and password you use with the app.
  2. Click the Food tab, then click Add Food below the meal whose list you'd like to edit.
  3. Click the Recent or Frequent tab.
  4. Check the box next to each item you'd like to remove.
  5. Click Delete from list at the bottom of the page.

Items removed on the website may also disappear from your Recent and Frequent lists in the app the next time it syncs.

Restoring a deleted item

This option is only available on the website.

  1. Log in to the website using the same email address and password you use with the app.
  2. Click the Food tab, then click Add Food below the meal whose list you'd like to edit.
  3. Click View Deleted Items at the bottom of the list.
  4. Check the box next to any items you'd like back.
  5. Click Restore to allow them to accumulate on your Most Used list again.

Frequently asked question

Does removing a food from Frequent also remove it from the database?

No. It only affects your personal Recent and Frequent lists, not the food itself.

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