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Computer-assisted revision of a community diet manual
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|May 1, 1980
Summary
Dietitians can use computer analysis to create community diet manuals more efficiently. This method saves time compared to manual calculations, despite some encountered challenges in the process.
Area of Science:
- Dietetics
- Nutritional Science
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Diet manuals are essential tools for dietitians, especially given regulatory demands for accountability.
- Community diet manuals require regular updates to reflect current nutritional guidelines and practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the revision process of a community diet manual.
- To evaluate the efficiency of using computer analysis for nutrient content determination in diet manuals.
Main Methods:
- Revision of an existing community diet manual.
- Utilizing computer software for nutrient analysis of dietary plans.
- Comparison of time taken for manual versus computer-assisted calculations.
Main Results:
- Computer analysis significantly reduced the time required for nutrient content calculation compared to manual methods.
- Certain difficulties were identified during the implementation of computer analysis for diet manual revision.
Conclusions:
- Computer analysis is a valuable tool for enhancing the efficiency of diet manual creation and revision for dietitians.
- Addressing the challenges encountered can further optimize the use of technology in nutritional practice.