What is the Food Calculator?
The Food Calculator is a revolutionary new dietary analysis system allowing the comparison of dietary intake against Government guidelines and Optimum Nutrition recommendations. In simple terms, it helps individuals to determine how well balanced their diet really is, and provides guidance on how to correct any nutrient imbalances or deficiencies, which may impact upon health & wellbeing.
How does the Food Calculator work?
The Food Calculator uses McCance and Widdowson dietary tables which were compiled using scientific analysis of an extensive database of foods; effectively breaking each down into its component nutrient parts.
Functionally, the Food Calculator works by recording average daily intake of macro nutrients (protein fats and carbs) and micro nutrients (vitamins and minerals) and then comparing these against government guidelines known as RDAs (recommended daily allowances) and Optimum levels set out by a panel of highly qualified nutritionists.
Practically, this allows an individual to see whether or not they are getting enough of the required nutrients from the foods they eat each day.
The Food Calculator goes above and beyond what product packaging can tell us; which usually just lists the calories and macro nutrient contents of individual foods. By using the Food Calculator it is also possible to gain an accurate picture of the level of vitamins and minerals in specific foods. Most importantly, it also provides the means to record a cumulative picture of individual dietary habits, whilst analysing the nutrient content of foods consumed and comparing these against relevant guidelines.
We all know that one healthy meal or naughty indulgence doesn’t make or break a diet, but it is important to have a tool that helps us to keep track of whether (as an overall average), a balanced intake of the key nutrients is being provided. This is exactly what the Food Calculator can do.
How does the Food Calculator show us this information?
Whether you are a professional using the software on behalf of clients or an individual simply wanting to improve your diet, the Food Calculator gives you a simple yet comprehensive tool to achieve your objectives.
For every user, the Food Calculator produces a bespoke report providing clear advice on potential weaknesses in the diet, and guidance on how to rectify any imbalance. The report also includes a graphical analysis of the individual diet, comparing actual intake against government & Optimum nutrition guidelines.
Reports are individualised, easy to understand and highly informative.
Why is the Food Calculator better?
Although technically sophisticated, the Food Calculator is incredibly easy to use. Individual users simply register their own or their client’s details then use the diary page to enter the foods that have been eaten & the number of days over which the diet has been recorded. The system then automatically calculates nutrient levels and provides an individual analysis chart along with a bespoke report. Much simpler than any other system out there!
The Food Calculator adjusts for different people. Different people require different levels of nutrients. The Food Calculator adjusts for weight, height, age, sex and even for levels of activity both at work and during leisure time. The Food Calculator even governs for the increased nutrient requirement during pregnancy and breast feeding and has tables for children’s requirements as they grow into adults. Therefore the report you produce is completely bespoke to the individual and will provide an accurate insight into their specific nutrient requirements.
The Food Calculator produces a clear and comprehensive report. Whether for yourself, or for a client, the report produced has been written by a panel of highly qualified nutritionists who have all excelled in their specialist areas of nutrition. The information contained within the report is therefore both technically accurate, whilst also providing the individual wit practical advice on how to rebalance and improve their diet.
The Food Calculator is the only piece of dietary analysis software on the market which provides dietary analysis using Optimum Nutrition guidelines, as well as government guidelines. Optimum nutrition levels have been produced by leading experts in the field of nutrition and reflect the nutrient levels required to optimise health and prevent disease, as opposed to simply avoiding nutrient deficiencies. Optimum nutrition levels reflect the most contemporary and up to date research available on individual nutrient requirements.
For subscribers to the Food Calculator (Healthcare professionals and Nutritional professionals), not only does membership to the Food Calculator mean unlimited use of the dietary analysis software, but also allows the member to access white papers, discuss any health concerns in the forum area, contact other nutritionists or healthcare professionals and even look for jobs! Therefore, not only is the Food Calculator the best dietary analysis software available; it is also a community website bringing nutritionists & practitioners together.
Please click on the button below to return to the Food Calculator Homepage, and then click on the button that is most relevant to you to go into the Food Calculator website.
To gain a greater insight into what the Food Calculator is capable of please return to the Homepage and click on the Trial Function to have a peek at the Food Calculator for free.