fatsecret_get_food

Get detailed nutrition information for a specific food by its food_id. Returns all available servings with full macro and micronutrient breakdown. Use this after fatsecret_search_food to get the serving_id and nutrition data needed for logging. Args: - food_id: The FatSecret food ID (from search ...

Server Fatsecret yurzs/fatsecret-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What fatsecret_get_food does on Fatsecret

AI agents call fatsecret_get_food to retrieve information from Fatsecret without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why fatsecret_get_food needs a policy

This is a straightforward data retrieval operation with no side effects. The tool accepts a food_id parameter and returns nutrition information. Even though it operates within a health tracking context, the action itself is read-only: fetching and displaying reference data about foods.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Get[s] detailed nutrition information for a specific food' and 'Returns' data including food name, servings, and nutrients.

Questions about fatsecret_get_food

What does the fatsecret_get_food tool do? +

Get detailed nutrition information for a specific food by its food_id. Returns all available servings with full macro and micronutrient breakdown. Use this after fatsecret_search_food to get the serving_id and nutrition data needed for logging. Args: - food_id: The FatSecret food ID (from search results) Returns: Food name, servings list with serving_id, serving description, calories, protein, carbs, fat, and available micronutrients. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Fatsecret MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on fatsecret_get_food? +

Register the Fatsecret MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fatsecret_get_food: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Fatsecret. Nothing to install.

What risk level is fatsecret_get_food? +

fatsecret_get_food is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit fatsecret_get_food? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the fatsecret_get_food rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block fatsecret_get_food completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for fatsecret_get_food. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides fatsecret_get_food? +

fatsecret_get_food is provided by the Fatsecret MCP server (yurzs/fatsecret-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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