NUTRIENTS
Version 2 (2006)
Copyright Notice
Material from The Nutrient Databank, Foods Standards
Agency, is Crown copyright. Reproduced with the permission of
the Controller of HMSO and Queen's Printer for Scotland.
Multiple copies may be made for use only within the original
purchasing institution under the terms of the site licence.
Every care has been taken to ensure an accurate recording of
the food data, however the authors accept no responsibility for
errors or omissions, nor for the use made of results of analysis.
About Nutrients
This new version of ‘Nutrients’ retains its appearance, intuitive ease of
use and original features. New features have been introduced in
response to comments made by teachers and to meet the increasing
sophistication of students ICT skills.
New features include:
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Latest nutritional data from the Food
Standards Agency for 866 foods.
DRV data divisible by number of portions.
Nutritional labels can be exported to
‘Word’. Signpost labels using the new FSA
criteria can be produced. Nutritional
guidance and ingredients lists can also be
created for students own food packaging.
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Analysis data can be exported to ‘Excel’ for
further analysis.
Investigate feature allows
students to compare the
amount of a nutrient
provided by different
foods. Comparisons are
shown graphically for
clarity.
A range of new and improved worksheets and information sheets
that can be easily printed out from the program when required.
The worksheets are also included as ‘Word’ files on the CD and can
be customised if required.
There have also been a range of minor changes and improvements to
simplify and enhance the use of the program.
Installation
This software is designed to be used with Windows 2000, NT or XP with
the latest service packs installed. Please use the contact details below if
you need a “Windows ‘98” version.
It is recommended that Version 1 software is uninstalled prior to
installing Version 2. Standard Microsoft procedures are used to
throughout the installation of the software.
Double click on the ‘Nutrients’ installer package. Having completed the
installation, double click on the ‘Nut2Key’ file. This step unlocks the
software (changing it from a demonstration to full version) and includes
your licence details.
‘Nutrients’ can be run on a network provided that individual computers
have the necessary system files installed. The ‘Nut2Key’ file will need to
be copied into the distribution package manually.
Worksheets
A series of worksheets and information sheets are included and can be
accessed from the main menu as shown.
The worksheets are displayed as ‘Word’ files and can be printed easily as
required. Under the terms of the copyright the worksheets may be
freely copied, distributed and modified within the purchasing institution.
‘Nutrients’ was designed and programmed by Keith and Margaret Vernon.
Margaret teaches Food Technology in Hampshire and wanted a diet
analysis program that was easy for pupils to use. She wanted them to
spend time understanding food labels and nutrition data rather than in
using complicated software.
‘Nutrients’ was designed to be used at KS3 and 4 to meet the
requirements of the Design and Technology National curriculum. It
enables ICT to be used during the development of new food products for
nutrition modelling. Its use could also be incorporated in PSHE and
ASDAN courses supporting the ‘Food in Schools’ strategy. Advanced
features ensure that ‘Nutrients’ is also appropriate for 6th form use.
‘Nutrients’ has evolved as Food Technology has developed and new data
has become available. The new features included in version 2 are
designed to increase versatility and the new worksheets provide ready
made investigations that are designed to increase pupil’s knowledge and
understanding of nutrition.
Keith and Margaret have an ongoing commitment to updating and
improving this software and would like to hear your comments.
If there are any features that you would like to see included or improved
then please do not hesitate to contact us via our website:
www.nutrientssoftware.co.uk
Or by email:
info@nutrientssoftware.co.uk