Body mass index (BMI)
Body Mass Index is a single value that can be used as an indicator of obesity and underweight in adults. BMI is determined using this
Energy expenditure
Energy expenditure is calculated using a client's body weight, the MET values for the specific activity and the duration of the activity. The following
Exchanges
Exchanges are a common tool used for meal planning. Exchanges are divided into the following
Exercises
These are the exercises available in Clients Exercise
Food classification
The Food Classification feature groups foods by category in the knowledge base. Similar foods are classified together. For example, kidney beans have the
Food Guide Pyramid
The Food Guide Pyramid helps consumers follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Pyramid provides a visual framework for consumers to see the
Food label nutrient display
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Types of food labels
The following list contains descriptions of each type of food
Food labeling file formats
The file formats supported by the Food Labeling option are listed below, along with a partial list of the programs that can be used to view these
Goal types
Some nutrients in Nutritionist Pro are taken from the 1989 Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and the 1997-2005 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for
Harris-Benedict formula
Nutritionist Pro uses the Harris-Benedict formula to determine caloric needs based on a client's age, height, weight, and
My Pyramid
The new My Pyramid helps consumers follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Pyramid provides a visual framework for consumers to see the
Nutrients and units of measure
The following is a list of the nutrients available and their units of
Select food set
A Select Food Set is a menu that offers more than one choice for a meal component, such as Roast Chicken or Meatloaf for the main entreé and Green Beans