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Nutrient menu planning for clinical research centers. Control by computer.

M L Wheeler, L A Wheeler

    Journal of the American Dietetic Association
    |October 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new computer program aids dietitians by automating menu planning and nutrient analysis for specialized diets. This tool optimizes patient menus to meet nutrient constraints, saving valuable time.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Nutritional Science
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • Traditional diet planning is time-consuming and complex, especially for diets with multiple nutrient constraints.
    • The Clinical Research Center at the University of Florida sought to improve efficiency in their dietetic services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a computer program to assist dietitians in menu planning and nutrient analysis.
    • To optimize patient diets based on specific nutrient constraints and potentially other factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a computer program capable of calculating food weights for daily menus.
    • The program accommodates up to twenty-three nutrient constraints, allowing for optimization.
    • Application in menu planning for selective, controlled-nutrient, and constant diets.

    Main Results:

    • Significant time savings for dietitians in calculating nutrient content and planning complex diets.
    • Successful computation of food weights to meet multiple nutrient requirements.
    • The program effectively handles diets with numerous constrained nutrients.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed computer program enhances the efficiency of dietetic services.
    • It serves as a valuable tool for managing specialized patient diets and optimizing nutrient intake.
    • The program also functions as an effective educational resource for dietetic professionals in training.

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