Learn Form Validation by Building a Calorie Counter - Step 82

Tell us what’s happening:

My code seems correct and matches other forum posts on step 82:

output.innerHTML = <span class=${surplusOrDeficit.toLowerCase()}></span>;

But I get this message which seems to tell me what I’ve already coded:

Your span should have the class attribute set to surplusOrDeficit.toLowerCase().

What have I overlooked?

Your code so far

<!-- file: index.html -->

/* file: styles.css */

/* file: script.js */
// User Editable Region

function calculateCalories(e) {
  e.preventDefault();
  isError = false;

  const breakfastNumberInputs = document.querySelectorAll("#breakfast input[type='number']");
  const lunchNumberInputs = document.querySelectorAll("#lunch input[type='number']");
  const dinnerNumberInputs = document.querySelectorAll("#dinner input[type='number']");
  const snacksNumberInputs = document.querySelectorAll("#snacks input[type='number']");
  const exerciseNumberInputs = document.querySelectorAll("#exercise input[type='number']");

  const breakfastCalories = getCaloriesFromInputs(breakfastNumberInputs);
  const lunchCalories = getCaloriesFromInputs(lunchNumberInputs);
  const dinnerCalories = getCaloriesFromInputs(dinnerNumberInputs);
  const snacksCalories = getCaloriesFromInputs(snacksNumberInputs);
  const exerciseCalories = getCaloriesFromInputs(exerciseNumberInputs);
  const budgetCalories = getCaloriesFromInputs([budgetNumberInput]);

  if (isError) {
    return;
  }

  const consumedCalories = breakfastCalories + lunchCalories + dinnerCalories + snacksCalories;
  const remainingCalories = budgetCalories - consumedCalories + exerciseCalories;
  const surplusOrDeficit = remainingCalories < 0 ? 'Surplus' : 'Deficit';
  output.innerHTML = `<span class=${surplusOrDeficit.toLowerCase()}></span>`;
}

// User Editable Region

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Challenge Information:

Learn Form Validation by Building a Calorie Counter - Step 82

Welcome to the forum @itsallbits

Try nesting the variable in quote marks.

Happy coding

For this lesson in particular the freeCodeCamp compiler only accepts double quotes instead of single quotes for the class attribute. Therefore, your code should look like this:

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hi @Joviviz

It is great that you solved the challenge, but instead of posting your full working solution, it is best to stay focused on answering the original poster’s question(s) and help guide them with hints and suggestions to solve their own issues with the challenge. How to Help Someone with Their Code Using the Socratic Method

We are trying to cut back on the number of spoiler solutions found on the forum and instead focus on helping other campers with their questions and definitely not posting full working solutions.