A listener of Dr. Maya Rosman's radio show shared that his wife is dieting with the help of ChatGPT, prompting a discussion on the tool's utility. The article, published on June 15, 2026, notes that ChatGPT offers 24/7 availability, providing meal ideas, caloric substitutes, and emotional support, which can reduce feelings of loneliness. However, it is not a clinical dietitian and cannot know information not input by the user. A review published in *Future Internet* found that ChatGPT gave nutritional advice rated as compliant with dietary guidelines in some studies, but limitations were found in personalization, macronutrient balance, and caloric accuracy. A study published in *Nutrients* in 2025 examined chatbots' ability to build weight loss menus, finding they succeeded in "certain cases" but had gaps in caloric accuracy and nutritional quality, emphasizing the need for professional supervision. The article concludes that ChatGPT can be a good aid but is not always accurate enough for personal and complex planning.