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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
60
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
3
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 3 REVIEW 5 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Valid manifest
FIX
Valid manifest
Warning::
No name or short_name
Add a name field to identify the app.
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name ✗192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✗Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓
Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #ffffff
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
Form Accessibility
Action
4 of 11 controls have issues
REVIEW
4 of 11 controls have issues
Critical::
4 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessaryInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencesInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticsInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingInline">
Info::
7 control(s) properly labeled
11 controls
7 labeled
0 placeholder only
4 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessarycheckboxNecessaryfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencescheckboxPreferencesfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticscheckboxStatisticsfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingcheckboxMarketingfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyContentCheckboxPersonalInformationcheckboxDo not sell or share my personal informationfor/id
#header-search-field-mobiletextSearch by keywordfor/id
#header-search-field-desktoptextSearch by keywordfor/id
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingInlinecheckbox(none)none
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessaryInlinecheckbox(none)none
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencesInlinecheckbox(none)none
#CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticsInlinecheckbox(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonNecessaryInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonPreferencesInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonStatisticsInline">; <input type="checkbox" id="CybotCookiebotDialogBodyLevelButtonMarketingInline">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title not-found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
6 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
6 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
A
Landmark Structure
40 landmarks
PASS
40 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Utility Navigation" MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

A
Heading Hierarchy
86 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
86 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H2 Food
  • H3 Food Groups
  • H3 Food Groups
  • H3 Home Food Safety
  • H3 Home Food Safety
  • H3 Planning
  • H3 Planning
  • H3 Food Preparation
  • H3 Food Preparation
  • H3 Cultural Cuisines and Traditions
  • H3 Cultural Cuisines and Traditions
  • H2 Health
  • H3 Essential Nutrients
  • H3 Essential Nutrients
  • H3 Pregnancy
  • H3 Pregnancy
  • H3 Health Conditions
  • H3 Health Conditions
  • H3 Wellness
  • H3 Wellness
  • H2 Fitness
  • H3 Physical Activity
  • H3 Physical Activity
  • H3 Sports & Performance
  • H3 Sports & Performance
  • H2 Recipes
  • H3 Breakfast
  • H3 Breakfast
  • H3 Entrees
  • H3 Entrees
  • H3 Salads
  • H3 Salads
  • H3 Snacks and Sides
  • H3 Snacks and Sides
  • H3 Soups and Stews
  • H3 Soups and Stews
  • H3 Baby Food
  • H3 Baby Food
  • H3 Beverages
  • H3 Beverages
  • H3 Desserts
  • H3 Desserts
  • H2 Kids
  • H3 For Baby
  • H3 For Baby
  • H3 For Toddler
  • H3 For Toddler
  • H3 For Preschooler
  • H3 For Preschooler
  • H3 For Gradeschooler
  • H3 For Gradeschooler
  • H3 For Teen
  • H3 For Teen
  • H1 Your trusted source of food and nutrition information.
  • H3 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ A Seat at Every Table is a nationwide initiative that highlights the vital role of dietetics professionals in shaping nutrition decisions. skipped
  • H2 Today's Featured Article
  • H3 How Clean Is Your Refrigerator?
  • H3 Find a Nutrition Expert Database
  • H3 Nutrition Fact Check: Amplifying Science-Based Nutrition Facts
  • H3 10 Reasons to See an RDN
  • H2 Handpicked For You
  • H3 Increase Your Children's Nutrition Know-How
  • H3 Reduce Risk During Cancer Control Month
  • H2 Freshly Curated Content
  • H3 Staying Away from Fad Diets
  • H3 Easy Ways to Boost Fiber in Your Daily Diet
  • H3 Understanding Seed Oils
  • H3 How Much Protein Should I Eat?
  • H3 Spring Cleaning 101
  • H3 What Makes a Healthful Drink of Water?
  • H3 Make a Fresh Start with Spring Foods
  • H3 Family Exercise Ideas for Every Season
  • H3 Spring into Action: Physical Activity Ideas
  • H3 Banishing Brown Bag Boredom
  • H3 Kids in the Garden: A Nutritious and Fun Experience
  • H3 Go! Tips to Put the Spring Back in Your Step
  • H3 How to Prevent 7 Picnic Food Safety Mistakes
  • H2 Find a Nutrition Expert
  • H2 Who We Are
  • H2 Who We Are
  • H2 The Nutrition Experts
  • H2 The Nutrition Experts
  • H2 Popular Links
  • H2 Popular Links
  • H2 Connect:
  • H2 Connect:

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A+
Alt Text Quality
1 of 42 images have issues
PASS
1 of 42 images have issues
Warning::
1 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
41 image(s) with good alt text
42 images 41 good alt text 1 generic
IssueCount
generic1 image(s)
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Your trusted source …16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Food16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Health16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Fitness16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Recipes16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Kids16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Today's Featured Art…16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Handpicked For You16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Freshly Curated Cont…16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Find a Nutrition Exp…16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Who We Are16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 The Nutrition Expert…16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Popular Links16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Connect:16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h2 Connect:16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h3 Staying Away from Fa…16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h3 Easy Ways to Boost F…16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h3 Understanding Seed O…16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h3 How Much Protein Sho…16.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass
h3 Spring Cleaning 10116.98:13.0:1
#000000
#E7E7E7
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 99/100 — 2 failing, 27 passed
PASS
99

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ A Seat at Every Table is a nationwide i… section.featured-promo > article.card > div.card__content > h3#Rad32694326814e1b938a2534c48883eb

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Learn More section.featured-promo > article.card > div.card__content > a.link-button
See More div.main-featured-content__wrapper > article.card > div.card__content > a.button
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links have a discernible name
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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