| What does Foodfinder3 include?
FoodFinder 3 includes the latest version of the South African Food Composition Database (SAFOODS), including the update on fruit and vegetables (1998) and the update on beef, milk and eggs (1999/2000) in addition to the information in the 1991 Food Composition Tables. Users should take note of the fact that the energy content of foods in SAFOODS is based on calculations using the energy conversion factors for protein, carbohydrate, fat and alcohol. Please consult the Foodfinder 3 manual for more information.
The information on food quantities in the MRC Food Quantities Manual Second Edition (1991) has been included to simplify the entering of quantities of food eaten by individuals.
The 1989 Recommended Dietary Allowances are used as standard, but provision has also been made for loading and using other dietary intake recommendations, i.e. the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI’s).
What can FoodFinder 3 do ?
Information on dietary intake can be entered either as food items or as food codes.
The energy and nutrient content of recipes can be calculated and added to the database for own use.
The energy and nutrient intake of an individual or a group of individuals can be calculated for a specific mealtime, a specific day, or for several days.
Information can be edited, viewed or deleted.
An important function included for researchers is to be able to export information entered into FoodFinder 3 to other programs, such as Microsoft Excel, for further analysis of the data.
Printouts of the information can be made.
Special features
The program has been designed to meet the needs of the nutrition researcher, eg a name of a project and the name of study groups within the project can be recorded.
Personal information such as name, address, etc can be recorded for an individual.
Observations such as weight and height can be recorded for an individual and the user can also load customised observations such as cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.
Meal information for different meal periods (eg breakfast, lunch) can be entered.
A look-up function is available for checking the nutrient content of the food items in the database.
New information on food items that is not in the database can be added for own use.
Information on household measures that is not in the database can be added for own use.
A backup function is available which allows the user to keep a copy of the latest version of the data. This information can be restored later.
Large number of users
FoodFinder 3 can be operated from a network and each client is provided with a unique, password-protected workspace to store and retrieve personal data.
Minimum Hardware Requirements?
The minimum computer hardware requirement to run the standalone version of FoodFinder 3 is an IBM compatible personal computer containing a Pentium 2 microprocessor, or better, with 64 Mbytes of random access memory (RAM), 50Mbytes of local hard disk space, the Windows® operating system (at least Windows® 98 or better) and Internet Explorer 5.01, or better. The application will run on a Pentium 2 microprocessor with 32 Mbytes of RAM but will be sub-optimal.
A local hard disk and CD Rom drive are required for installation from the provided CD.
Desktop and Network Installation
Installation Pre-requisites
- Windows ® 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP
- Internet Explorer ver.5.01 or higher (Internet Explorer 6 is provided on the product CD)
Where can I get FoodFinder 3 for Windows ®?
The software can be ordered from the Medical Research Council. See order form (pdf format, 57 kb).
What to do if there is a problem with FoodFinder 3 for Windows ®?
The program has a HELP function that will guide the user through the different steps in the program. A manual that provides full instructions on the installation, problem solving, and who to contact in the event of a problem, is contained in a PDF/Word file on the CD. The MRC only provides support to registered users of the program.
FoodFinder 3 for Windows ® is protected by copyright.
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