diff --git a/mealapi/app.py b/mealapi/app.py
index dfb747b..1b29d85 100644
--- a/mealapi/app.py
+++ b/mealapi/app.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ app.config.from_object(Config)
 api = Api(app)
 health = HealthCheck()
 ma.init_app(app)
+db.init_app(app)
 
 
 @app.before_first_request