A scientific understanding of food items is necessary to develop a balanced, healthy diet. Poor eating habits can increase the risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, Diabetes and stroke. The risk factors are grouped together as Metabolic Syndrome. This program helps you assess your risks. BMI calculator is also provided. Current medical research has led to developing Glycemic Index (GI) of various food items. GI of a food item determines how much rise of blood sugar you can expect after consuming a food item. You can now consume items with lower GI value while restricting the intake of High GI food items. Analyze various food pyramids to choose your diet. Detailed information is provided regarding the role of various food groups- carbohydrates, cholesterol and fats. Sample menus are included.
Calculators included are:
Body Mass Index
Daily calorie requirements by Age and Gender
Glycemic Index and Load of 125 common food items
Daily Glycemic Load calculator
Metabolic Syndrome
Nutritional Pyramids included are:
Asian
Latin
Mediterranean
USDA
Vegetarian
Diets included are:
Asian
USDA with 7 day sample menus
Mediterranean with sample menu
Vegetarian with sample menu
Requirements:
· PalmOS 3.5
· 2 MB available RAM
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