Computer programs for the assessment of actual feeding

Two computer programs were developed in the Department of Ecological and Social Medicine of the Institute of Physiology, Komi Science Centre, Ural Branch, RAS. The first program is called "The module of calculation of a diet". This program counts consumption of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and energy by man with food and also carries out a fast (instant) assessment of the obtained data with official norms. The program works on 1) the method of 24-hour reproduction of food, 2) official reference materials on the content of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and energy in products and dishes, 3) base of images of habitual products and dishes with the indication of weight. The base of images was specially developed by the author. As a result of work of the “Module of Calculation of a Diet” program the conclusion about high, low and sufficient level of consumption of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and energy is made. Low or high level of the content of food ingredients in a diet leads to functional disorder in work of an organism or illness. This program allows to correct diet and normalize it. The second program is "An individual food pyramid". It shows frequency characteristics of food. The program works on 1) the method of frequency reproduction of food (FFQ) developed at the Institute of Food (Moscow); 2) the "Images of the Sizes of One Portion of Dishes and Food" base (79 products/dishes in various variations). The "Images of the Sizes of One Portion of Dishes and Food" base was specially developed by the author. The “Individual Food Pyramid” program shows to the patient his pyramid of monthly consumption of food. The individual pyramid is compared to "a pyramid of healthy feeding" which is widely known and popular.Thus, the computer programs "Module of Calculation of a Diet" and "IndividualFood Pyramid" study different dietary habits. These programs can be applied forcorrection of individual food behavior and for recommendations to the population on the principles of healthy eating.