Computer programme for diet analysis using portion - size or weighed - food intake for general and clinical usage

Abstract

A diet analysis computer programme written in DBASETM which can analyse diet taken from one to seven days using portion size or weighed-food intake has been designed for both general and clinical usage. The programme is capable of calculating the energy in kilocalories or in Megajoules and amount in grams of protein, carbohydrate, fat, five minerals, five vitamins content for one to seven days by either using weighed-food intake or portion size was designed and produced. The programme accepts data in the form of weight, portion size, length of certain foods and measurements of liquid equivalent to a standard glass. The values for each meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks), average values per day as well as total average over a period of one to seven days can be calculated and printed. The programme also calculates the content and percent of kilocalories from protein, fat and carbohydrate. Results can be presented as histograms for the average daily intake or as weekly energy intake for each meal. In conclusion, this dietary programme can be useful in assessing the intake of energy and nutrients by using portion size.