

TITLE::Recipe and Diet Analysis Programs for Consumers
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1995
ENTRY DATE: January 1996
CONTACT: Food and Nutrition Information Center
     National Agricultural Library, USDA
     10301 Baltimore Blvd., Room 304
     Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
     (301) 504-5719
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     fnic@nalusda.gov
     http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic.html
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DOCUMENT TYPE: database report
DOCUMENT SIZE: 62k, 31 pages
COPYRIGHT STATUS: Not copyrighted
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DATABASE OF 
FOOD AND NUTRITION SOFTWARE AND MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS

Recipe and Diet Analysis Programs for Consumers


National Agricultural Library/USDA
Food and Nutrition Information Center
Room 304, 10301 Baltimore Blvd.
Beltsville, MD  20705-2351



December 12, 1995

ABOUT THE FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION CENTER'S 
FOOD AND NUTRITION SOFTWARE AND MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS DATABASE

The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) at the National 
Agricultural Library  maintains a database of information on 
over 200 software and multimedia programs.  Types of programs in 
the database include nutrient analysis, clinical nutrition, food 
service management, recipe management, food industry, 
drug-nutrient interactions, nutrition education, and menu 
planning.

The programs can be obtained from the companies listed.  
Inclusion of a program in this list does not indicate 
endorsement  by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), nor 
does the USDA ensure the accuracy of all information in the 
computer packages.

The complete contents of the database are available from the 
following electronic access points:

Gopher:    Point your gopher to: gopher.nalusda.gov.  Select 
Information Centers, then Food and Nutrition Information Center.

World Wide Web:  Point your browser to:  
http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic.html.

Electronic bulletin board:  To access NAL's electronic bulletin 
board, ALF, you need a modem and communications software.  Dial 
301-504-6510, 301-504-5111, 301-504-5496, or 301-504-5497.  The 
communications settings are:  data bits - 8, stop bit - 1, 
parity - none, duplex - full.  ALF is also accessible through 
Fedworld on Internet by using telnet and the address:  
fedworld.gov.

You also can request a disk copy of the database contents in 
ASCII (DOS) format.  Send a formatted disk to FNIC (indicate 
high or low density disk).

To request a search of this database, a disk copy, or more 
information about electronic access points, contact a 
nutritionist at FNIC:




                National Agricultural Library/USDA
              Food and Nutrition Information Center
                 Room 304, 10301 Baltimore Blvd.
                    Beltsville, MD  20705-2351
                  301-504-5719 (press 1, then 1)
                        Fax: 301-504-6409 
                    Internet: fnic@nalusda.gov

                        TTY: 301-504-6856





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A TASTE OF THAI

Company:     Pinpoint

             2270 Northpoint Parkway
             Santa Rosa,    CA 95407


Telephone :        707-523-0469

Fax :              707-523-0469

Internet :         World Wide Web:  http://www.cookworks.com

Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $9.95 (retail)

Hardware :         Macintosh and IBM compatible with Windows.  Requires
                   CD-ROM drive.

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/21/95

Description 
                   Includes photographs, nutrient analysis, menu ideas,
                   preparation tips, and serving size adjustments (adjusts
                   recipes to servings desired.).  Creates shopping lists.


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A>COOK

Company:     East Hampton Industries, Inc.

             81 Newton Lane
             Drawer EEEE
             East Hampton,  NY 11937


Telephone :        516-324-2224




Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $40.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible

Year :             1989

Version :          2.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/9/94

Description        Program focus: recipe file system.  100 recipes. Recipes
                   can be added.   Creates meal plans, menus.  Includes
                   cross reference, recipe files, word processing
                   functions.  Prints recipe cards, cookbook, recipe index,
                   shopping list.  Sorts by category.


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A>RECIPE SERIES

Company:     East Hampton Industries, Inc.

             81 Newton Lane
             Drawer EEEE
             East Hampton,  NY 11937


Telephone :        516-324-2224




Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $15.00 each diskette

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Apple II, Commodore

Year :             1987

Version :          2nd edition

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/9/94

Description        Includes a series of six different programs which
                   feature recipes from magazines and cookbooks.


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BALANCE YOUR DIET

Company:     Albion/A Division of Queue, Inc.

             338 Commerce Drive
             Fairfield,     CT 06430


Toll-free number : 800-232-2224




Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $34.95

Hardware :         Apple II

Year :             1983

Target Audience :  junior high school, high school, consumers

Program information current as of:8/4/94

Description        Originally designed for classroom use, this program
                   analyzes diets input by students. Nutritive components
                   analyzed for are calories, protein, fat, carbohydrate,
                   fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin A in 121
                   foods. Creates bar charts. Worksheets are included.
                   Nutrient recommendations are based on the average
                   figures for the United Kingdom.


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BETTY CROCKER'S COOKBOOK CD-ROM

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe, multimedia
Cost :             $39.95

Hardware :         IBM compatible with 8 MB RAM, 10 MB available hard
                   drive space, CD-ROm drive (double speed recommended),
                   Windows 3.1 or greater, mouse, and sound card.

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/25/95

Description 
                   Over 1,000 recipes.  Includes photographs; video
                   demonstrations; historical video clips, radio spots, and
                   stories; sophisticated search system; cooking
                   information; recipe sizing; and on-line help system.
                   Creates shopping lists.  Special search feature allows
                   user to search for recipes that can be completed in time
                   user has available in the kitchen.  


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BETTY CROCKER'S COOKBOOK: WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA EDITION

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $34.95

Hardware :         IBM, Tandy or compatible, Windows 3.1 or higher, 2MB
                   RAM

Year :             1992

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/9/94

Description 
                   1000 recipes.  Analyzes menus.  Creates shopping lists,
                   cross reference.  Calculates serving size adjustments.
                   Includes nutrient data, sound, serving suggestions,
                   Micro Kitchen Light program, color pictures, time
                   analysis, on-line help.  Teaches about food preparation,
                   kitchen terms, kitchen equipment, microwave cooking.
                   Prints recipe cards, shopping lists, meals. Compatible
                   with Micro Kitchen Companion.  Sorts by preparation
                   time.


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BETTY CROCKER'S EAT AND LOSE WEIGHT: WINDOWS EDITION

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $24.95

Hardware :         IBM compatible, or Tandy

Year :             1992

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:5/26/94

Description 
                   Program focus: weight control. Includes over 250 recipe
                   files, 1200 calorie meals for one month, the program
                   "Micro Kitchen Light" which is compatible with "Micro
                   Kitchen Companion", sound pronunciation of non-English
                   cooking terms, color photos, and a weight control
                   component. Calculates calories, fat, cholesterol,
                   protein, carbohydrate, and sodium for recipes and meals.
                   Recipes can be selected by preparation time.


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BETTY CROCKER'S ITALIAN COOKING: WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA EDITION

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $24.95

Hardware :         IBM, Tandy or compatible, Windows 3.1 or higher, 2MB
                   RAM

Year :             1992

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/10/94

Description 
                   220 recipes.  Analyzes menus.  Creates shopping lists,
                   cross reference.  Calculates serving size adjustments.
                   Includes ingredient substitution, sound, serving
                   suggestions, Micro Kitchen Light program, color
                   pictures, on-line help, 10 menus, wine suggestions, time
                   analysis.  Teaches about cultural foods, food
                   preparation, kitchen terms, kitchen equipment.  Prints
                   recipe cards, shopping lists, meals.  Compatible with
                   Micro Kitchen Companion.  Sorts by preparation time.


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BETTY CROCKER'S LOW-FAT, LOW-CHOLESTEROL COOKBOOK

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $24.95

Hardware :         IBM, Tandy or compatible, and Windows 3.1 or higher,
                   2MB RAM or DOS 3.0, 640K RAM

Year :             1992

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/10/94

Description 
                   Program focus: low fat eating.  185 recipes.  Analyzes
                   meals.  Creates shopping lists, cross reference.
                   Calculates serving size adjustments.  Includes nutrient
                   data, sound, serving suggestions, Micro Kitchen Light
                   program, color pictures, on-line help, time analysis.
                   Teaches about food preparation, kitchen terms, kitchen
                   equipment, fat content of foods, cholesterol content of
                   foods.  Prints recipe cards, shopping lists, meals.
                   Compatible with Micro Kitchen Companion.  Sorts by
                   preparation time.


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BETTY CROCKER'S MICROWAVE COOKBOOK: WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA EDITION

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $29.95

Hardware :         IBM, Tandy or compatible, Windows 3.1 or higher, 2MB
                   RAM 

Year :             1992

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/11/94

Description 
                   Program focus: microwave cooking, low fat cooking.  600
                   recipes.  Analyzes meals.  Creates shopping lists, cross
                   reference.  Calculates serving size adjustments.
                   Includes nutrient data, sound, serving suggestions,
                   Micro Kitchen Light program, color pictures, on-line
                   help, time analysis.  Teaches about food preparation,
                   kitchen terms, kitchen equipment.  Prints recipe cards,
                   shopping lists, meals.  Compatible with Micro Kitchen
                   Companion.  Sorts by preparation time.


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BETTY CROCKER'S OLD-FASHIONED COOKBOOK: WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA EDITION

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $24.95

Hardware :         IBM, Tandy or compatible, Windows 3.1 or higher, 2MB
                   RAM 

Year :             1992

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/11/94

Description 
                   250 recipes.  Creates shopping lists, cross reference.
                   Calculates serving size adjustments.  Includes sound,
                   serving suggestions, Micro Kitchen Light program, color
                   pictures, on-line help, time analysis.  Teaches about
                   food preparation, kitchen terms, kitchen equipment,
                   microwave cooking.  Prints recipe cards, shopping lists,
                   meals.  Compatible with Micro Kitchen Companion.  Sorts
                   by preparation time.


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BETTY CROCKER'S SHORTCUT COOKING FOR THE SMARTCOOK: WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA
EDITION
Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street

             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157
Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe

Cost :             $24.95

Hardware :         IBM, Tandy or compatible, Windows 3.1 or higher, 2MB
                   RAM 
Year :             1992


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/11/94

Description        300 recipes.  Creates shopping lists, cross reference.
                   Calculates serving size adjustments.  Includes sound,
                   serving suggestions, Micro Kitchen Light program, color
                   pictures, on-line help, time analysis, ingredient
                   substitution.  Teaches about food preparation, kitchen
                   terms, kitchen equipment, microwave cooking.  Prints
                   recipe cards, shopping lists, meals.  Compatible with
                   Micro Kitchen Companion.  Sorts by preparation time.


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BUILDING A BETTER SALAD:  GOOD NEWS AT THE TOP

Company:     Wish-Bone Healthy Sensation Dressing

             Computer Disk Offer
             P.O. Box 1246
             Grand Rapids,  MN 55745-1246







Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :             Free.  Request from producer.

Hardware :         IBM Compatible with mouse and 3 1/2" floppy drive

Year :             1993

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:9/22/94

Description        This program teaches how to build a nutritious salad
                   based on the Food Guide Pyramid.  The program reviews
                   the Pyramid and then users can build their own salad
                   from 73 items.  The program calculates the calories,
                   fat, calories from fat, dietary fiber, iron, and
                   servings from the Pyramid as the salad is built.  The
                   program will analyze the salad for 14 nutritive
                   components.


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CALORIE COUNTER FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $19.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information on ordering
                   from these sources.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows

Version :          4.1

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus:  calories.  8,000 foods (foods can be
                   added).  Unspecified number of nutritive components,
                   including calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrate.
                   Calculates calorie need.  Demonstration program can be
                   downloaded from NutriGenie's WWW site.


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CALORIE STUDY PROGRAMS

Company:     clo's Line Software, Inc.

             Box 72
             Volborg,       MT 59351

Telephone :        406-784-7334





Type of Program:   nutrition education, nutrient analysis
Cost :             $30.00

Hardware :         Apple II, requires at least 48K memory.

Year :             1983

Target Audience :  consumers, children, students

Program information current as of:7/28/94

Description        Program focus:  calories.  Analyzes diets for total
                   calories.  Calculates estimate of caloric expenditure.  

COOKING COMPANION, THE

Company:     Nutridata Software Corporation
             P.O. Box 769

             Wappinger Fall NY 12590


Toll-free number : 800-922-2988

Fax :              914-298-1785

Type of Program:   recipe

Cost :             $39.95

Hardware :         IBM compatible, DOS  or Windows

Year :             1991 DOS, 1995 Windows

Version :          1.0
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:5/11/95

Description 
                   1500 foods.  700 recipes (recipes can be added).
                   Analyzes recipes for nutrient content. Organizes
                   recipes. Creates shopping lists. Includes recipe files.
                   Prints cookbooks, recipes, cooking instructions,
                   shopping lists.  Compatible with Diet Balancer.


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DAS OPTIMALE GEWICHT (WEIGHT PERFECT FOR WINDOWS GERMAN VERSION)

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $35.00 or $25.00 if ordered direct from NutriGenie.
                   (Program can be ordered through CompuServe or Public
                   software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased cost.
                   See WWW site for more information.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows.  

Version :          3.5

Target Audience :  consumers, people on weight control diets

Program information current as of:11/14/95

Description        Program focus:  weight control.  This program is the
                   German version of WEIGHT PERFECT FOR WINDOWS.  Database
                   is a German food database containing 1,000 foods (foods
                   can be added) and an unspecified number of nutrients,
                   including calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrate.
                    Calculates body mass index, calorie need, and calorie
                   expenditure.  Includes weight control planner.
                   Demonstration version of this program can be downloaded
                   from the NutriGenie World Wide Web site.


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DIABETIC NUTRITION FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $39.00 or $29.00 if ordered direct from NutriGenie.
                   (Program can be ordered through CompuServe or Public
                   software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased cost.
                   See WWW site for more information.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          3.3

Target Audience :  consumers, people with diabetes

Program information current as of:11/14/95

Description        Program focus: diabetes.  Database includes 10,000 foods
                   (foods can be added) and an unspecified number of
                   nutritive components, including calories, protein, fat,
                   carbohydrate, cholesterol, sodium, fiber, potassium, and
                   calcium.  Analysis compared to RDAs.  Calculates body
                   mass index, calorie needs, and calorie expenditure.
                   Includes cholesterol profiler, weight control planner,
                   and SUGAR CONTENT OF FOODS FOR WINDOWS  program.
                   Demonstration version of this program can be downloaded
                   from the NutriGenie World Wide Web site.


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DIET ANALYST

Company:     Parson's Technology

             One Parsons Drive
             P.O. Box 100
             Hiawatha,      IA 52333-0100


Toll-free number : 800-833-3241

Fax :              319-395-0386


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $59.00

Hardware :         DOS version:  IBM compatible, DOS 2.11 or higher, 2
                   floppy drives or 1 MB hard disk space.

                   Windows version:  IBM compatible, Windows 3.1 or
                   higher, 4 MB hard disk space.

Year :             1991

Version :          2.5
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/28/95


Description        1700 foods.  26 nutritive components, including
                   caffeine.  Analyzes foods.  Calculates calorie
                   expenditure.  Creates meal plans.  Includes
                   exercise/activity component.  Sorts by nutrient.
                   Creates reports including exercise log, nutritional
                   intake analysis, and current nutritional status.


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DIET BALANCER, THE

Company:     Nutridata Software Corporation

             P.O. Box 769
             Wappinger Fall NY 12590


Toll-free number : 800-922-2988

Fax :              914-298-1785


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, menu planning
Cost :             $29.95 for IBM version (DOS or Windows), $39.95 for
                   Macintosh version

Hardware :         IBM compatible, DOS or Windows, Macintosh

Year :             1991, 1995 Windows

Version :          3.0
Target Audience :  health professionals, dietitians, consumers

Program information current as of:8/23/95

Description 
                   Analyzes diets for 26 nutritive components in over 3500
                   foods. Foods can be added. Highlights excess fat,
                   sodium, and cholesterol. Includes exercise component.
                   Supplemental disk containing meal plans for modified
                   diets, including low fat, diabetic, and calorie is
                   available.  Compatible with Cooking Companion.  Prints
                   exercise log.  Creates shopping lists.
Resources :        Review:  "Comparison of eight microcomputer dietary
                   analysis programs with the USDA Nutrient Data Base for
                   Standard Reference" (windows version). R.D. Lee, et al.
                   JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, 95(8):858-
                   867.  1995 (August 1995 issue).


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DIET PLANNING FOR THE TYPE II DIABETIC

Company:     Cardinal Health Systems, Inc.

             4600 W. 77th Street
             Suite 150
             Edina,         MN 55435


Toll-free number : 800-328-0180




Type of Program:   nutrition education, nutrient analysis
Cost :             $49.95

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires XT or 286.

Year :             1988

Version :          1.0
Target Audience :  consumers, people with diabetes

Program information current as of:7/28/94


Description        Program focus:  diabetes.  Teaches about meal planning
                   for diabetes.  Part of "The Cardinal Connection Wellness
                   Series."


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DIET SELF-STUDY:  NUTRITION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Company:     WholeGrain Software

             1427 Bancroft Way
             Berkeley,      CA 94702

Telephone :        510-848-5903





Type of Program:   nutrition education, nutrient analysis
Cost :             $130 for academic ver.; $49 for non-academic ver.; $249
                   for site license

Hardware :         IBM compatible with at least 640K RAM and 1 MB hard
                   drive space. Requires DOS 2.0 or higher.  

Year :             1992

Version :          1.11
Target Audience :  consumers, students, college students, high school
                   students

Program information current as of:7/28/94

Description 
                   Program focus:  interactive diet analysis assignment.
                   Designed for beginning nutrition/health sciences
                   classes.  Teaches how to analyze one's diet for nutrient
                   content.  Includes on screen explanations of energy
                   needs, protein needs, and percent of calories from
                   carbohydrates and fats.  Students calulate needs with
                   pop-up calculator.  Includes "pop" quizzes.  Includes
                   student interaction to revise diet to meet dietary
                   goals.  Analyzes diets for 25 nutritive components in
                   1700 foods for any number of foods per day on any number
                   of days.  Non-academic version does NOT include
                   calculator nor pop quizzes.


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DIETAID

Company:     Shannon Software, Ltd.

             2912 Pine Spring Road
             Falls Church,  VA 22042

Telephone :        703-573-9274





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, menu planning
Cost :             Shareware; $15 for manual on disk; $25 for printed
                   manual

Hardware :         IBM Compatible

Version :          3.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/8/94

Description        Creates individual meal plans using American Dietetic
                   Association and American Diabetic Association
                   recommendations and analyzes menus and recipes for 4200
                   foods. Target goals can be compared to planned or actual
                   intakes.


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DIETARY ANALYSIS PROGRAM

Company:     USDA/Human Nutrition Information Service

             5285 Port Royal Road
             Springfield,   VA 22161

Telephone :        703-487-4650





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $60.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible

Year :             1990

Version :          1.41
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/8/94


Description        Analyzes diets of up to 3 days for 27 nutritive
                   components and 850 foods. Available from National
                   Technical Information Service. Use accession #PB90-
                   501826 (low density) for 5-1/4", 360K disks; PB90-504101
                   (high density) for 5-1/4", 1.2 MB disks; PB90-504085
                   (low density) for 3-1/2", 720K disks; and PB90-504093
                   (high density) fpr 3-1/2". 1.44 MB disks. Also available
                   at no charge from the Nutrient Data Bank Bulletin Board.
                   Access with a modem and communications software at 301-
                   436-5078. Time to download is 20 minutes.


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DIETICIAN

Company:     ALSoft, Inc.

             P.O. Box 927
             Spring,        TX 77383-0927

Telephone :        713-353-4090





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $94.95

Hardware :         Macintosh

Year :             1987

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/8/94

Description        Analyzes recipes, menus, and meals for 23 nutritive
                   components in 778 foods.

DIETICIAN

Company:     Dietware
             P.O. Box 927

             Spring,        TX 77383

Telephone :        713-353-4090




Type of Program:   menu planning

Cost :             $59.00

Hardware :         Apple II

Year :             1982

Version :          2
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/8/94

Description 
                   Designed for consumers to use when planning menus based
                   on a health professional's recommendation.


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DINE HEALTHY

Company:     DINE Systems, Inc.

             586 N. French Road
             Amherst,       NY 14228

Telephone :        716-688-2400


Fax :              716-688-2505


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, menu planning
Cost :             $99.00

Hardware :         IBM compatible with at least a 486DX-33 with Windows
                   3.1 or later; or Macintosh with System 6.0.4 or later.
                   Both versions require 2 MB RAM and 7 MB hard drive
                   space.  

Year :             1995

Version :          1.0.9 for Macintosh; 1.
                   2.1 for IBM compatible
Target Audience :  consumers, health professionals

Program information current as of:8/23/95

Description 
                   Program focus:  low fat eating.  Over 8,000 foods.
                   Foods can be added in either standard or food label
                   format.  26 nutritive components, including animal
                   protein, plant protein, aspartame, caffeine, water, and
                   alcohol, with no missing values.  Analyzes foods, diets,
                   recipes, and menus. Creates bar charts.  Calculates
                   patented DINE Score.  Includes exercise and activity
                   database, weight control charts, recipe analysis, and
                   sample 7 day menu/meal plans at three calorie levels.
                   Sorts foods by nutritive components.  Compares foods in
                   food label format.
Resources :        1)  Article:  Dennison, et al.  "The DINE System:
                    Improving Food Choices of the Public."  JOURNAL OF
                   NUTRITION EDUCATION, 26(2):87-92.  1994.  2)  Review:
                    "DINE Healthy." (ver. 1.1.7)  J. Orta.  JOURNAL OF THE
                   AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, 95(8):947-948.  1995
                   (August 1995 issue).


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EAT FOR HEALTH

Company:     Genesee Intermediate School District

             2413 West Maple Avenue
             Flint,         MI 48507

Telephone :        313-768-4400





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :             $40.00

Hardware :         Apple II plus, IIe; Macintosh

Year :             1989

Target Audience :  children, middle school, junior high school, consumers,
                   adults, grades 5-8

Program information current as of:1/4/95

Description        Over 500 foods.  16 nutritive components.  Analyzes
                   meals and diets.  Includes alternate activites for
                   classrooms with no printer.  Includes code book and
                   parent letters.  Students should have a 5th grade
                   reading level to use this program.

EATING MACHINE

Company:     Muse Software/A Division of Queue, Inc.
             338 Commerce Drive

             Fairfield,     CT 06430


Toll-free number : 800-232-2224



Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, nutrition education

Cost :             $49.95

Hardware :         Apple II plus, IIe, IIc
Year :             1982


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:6/24/94

Description        500 foods.  Foods can be added.  7 nutritive components.
                   Analyzes recipes, diets, and meals.  Creates bar graphs.
                   Includes list of foods high in nutrients the user needs
                   to increase in the diet.  


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ERNAHRUNG FUR FRAUEN (FOR WINDOWS)

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $39.00 or $29.00 if ordered direct from NutriGenie.
                   (Program can be ordered through CompuServe or Public
                   software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased cost.
                   See WWW site for more information.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          3.5

Target Audience :  consumers, women

Program information current as of:11/30/95

Description        Program focus:  nutrition for women.  This program is in
                   the German language and uses a German food database.
                   Includes 1,000 foods (foods can be added) and an
                   unspecified number of nutrients, including iron, and
                   calcium.  Calculates body mass index, calorie need,
                   calorie expenditure, and target heart rate.  Includes
                   weight control planner, weight log, and diet history
                   tracker.  A demonstration version can be downloaded from
                   the Nutrigenie World Wide Web site.


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EXECUTIVE DIET HELPER

Company:     Ohio Distinctive Software

             4588 Kenny Road
             Columbus,      OH 43220

Telephone :        614-459-0453





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $8.00 for Executive Diet Helper, Menu Planner, and
                   Weight Loss Planner

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows 3.0 or later; Macintosh


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:6/15/95

Description        One of three programs sold as a unit, this program
                   analyzes diets for 5 nutritive components in 3500 foods.
                   Creates list of substitutions that are lower in fat and
                   calories.


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FAT COUNTER FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $21.00 (Program can be ordered through CompuServe or
                   Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          4.1

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/14/95

Description        Program focus:  fat analysis.  Database includes 8,000
                   foods (foods can be added) and an unspecified number of
                   nutritive components, including calories, protein,
                   carbohydrate, fat, saturated fat, monounsaturated fat,
                   and polyunsaturated fat.  Analysis compared to RDAs and
                   food groups in the Food Guide Pyramid.  Includes
                   NutriGenie auto menu generator.  Calculates calorie
                   needs.  Demonstration version of this program can be
                   downloaded from the NutriGenie World Wide Web site.


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FAT TO FIT FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $35.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServ
                   and Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly
                   increased cost.  See WWW site for more information about
                   ordering through these services.

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows

Version :          4.1

Target Audience :  consumers, people on weight control diets

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus:  weight control.  8,000 foods (foods can
                   be added).  Unspecified number of nutrients.  Analyzes
                   diet histories and compares to food groups in the Food
                   Guide Pyramid and the RDAs.  Creates menus.  Calculates
                   calorie needs, calorie expenditure, and target heart
                   rate.  Includes weight log and weight control planner.
                   Demonstration program can be downloaded from
                   NutriGenie's World Wide Web site.


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FAT, CHOLESTEROL, AND SODIUM COUNTER FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $21.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information on ordering
                   from these sources.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          4.1

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/14/95

Description        Program focus: fat analysis, sodium, cholesterol.
                   Database includes 8,000 foods (foods can be added) and
                   an unspecified number of nutrients, including calories,
                   protein, carbohydrate, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol,
                   and sodium.  Analysis compared to RDAs and food groups
                   in the Food Guide Pyramid.  Includes NutriGenie auto
                   menu generator.  Calculates calorie needs.
                   Demonstration version of this program can be downloaded
                   from the Nutri-Genie World Wide Web site.


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FIVE A DAY PROGRAM-APPROVED APPLE RECIPES

Company:     IAI Fulfillment

             P.O. Box 1137
             McLean,        VA 22101-1137







Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $3.50

Hardware :         IBM compatible in ASCII (DOS) text file format.

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:9/13/95

Description        Created by the International Apple Institute, this disk
                   includes over 100 ideas for using apples and apple
                   products.  Includes nutrient analysis of each recipe.
                   Recipes meet criteria for approval by the "5 A Day For
                   Better Health" program (one serving provides:  at least
                   one serving of fruit or vegetable; less than 30% fat;
                   less than 10% saturated fat; less than 100 mg.
                   cholesterol; and less than 480 mg. sodium).


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FOOD LABEL ANALYZER

Company:     Ohio Distinctive Software

             4588 Kenny Road
             Columbus,      OH 43220

Telephone :        614-459-0453





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $5.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling.  Specify 5.25"
                   or 3.5" disk.  Ohio residents add 5.75% sales tax.

Hardware :         IBM compatible


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:6/15/95

Description        Helps consumer analyze information on nutrient labels.
                   Calculates percent of RDA for nutrients on the label.
                   User can create dietary guidelines to use when
                   purchasing food.  Includes nutrient analysis component
                   for foods without labels.


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FOODAY DIET ASSESSMENT AND GROUP SUMMARY PROGRAMS

Company:     EXTEND

             475 Coffey Hall, University of Minnesota
             1420 Eckles Avenue
             St. Paul,      MN 55108


Telephone :        612-625-8173




Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $35.00

Hardware :         IBM compatible

Year :             1987

Version :          2.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/3/94

Description        Designed for the Cooperative Extension Service to use
                   with consumers. Diet Assessment Program analyzes
                   nutritive components of diets for one to seven days and
                   compares the intakes to the RDA and Dietary Guidelines.
                   The Food Group Summary Program summarizes the nutritive
                   components of up to 50 diets.


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FRIENDLY FOODS: GOURMET VEGETARIAN CUISINE

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $24.95

Hardware :         IBM, Tandy or compatible, Windows 3.1 or higher, 2MB
                   RAM 

Year :             1993

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/11/94

Description 
                   200 recipes.  Creates shopping lists, cross reference.
                   Calculates serving size adjustments.  Includes sound,
                   serving suggestions, Micro Kitchen Light program, color
                   pictures, on-line help, time analysis, food preferences.
                   Teaches about vegetarianism, food preparation, kitchen
                   terms, kitchen equipment.  Prints recipe cards, shopping
                   lists, meals.  Compatible with Micro Kitchen Companion.
                   Sorts by preparation time.  Allows user to avoid
                   specific nutrients or ingredients.  


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GOOD HEALTH AND DIET PROGRAM

Company:     Diet Research, Inc.

             3665 Brighton Way
             Reno,          NV 89509

Telephone :        702-329-4958





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $49.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible

Year :             1989

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/3/94

Description        Program focus: calculates user's resting and exercise
                   metabolic rates and provides daily goals for nutrient
                   and food group intakes. Makes suggestions about setting
                   goals and changing habits. Prints daily excesses or
                   deficiencies for 16 nutritive components. Contains 1315
                   foods. Updated version with latest recommendations for
                   desirable weights available.


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HEALTH AND DIET PRO FOR WINDOWS AND HEALTH AND DIET PRO FOR DOS

Company:     DSR Software

             5 Park Plaza, Suite 770
             Irvine         CA 92714

Telephone :        714-553-6575


Fax :              714-553-6585


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $19.95

Hardware :         IBM Compatible (DOS or Windows), Tandy

Year :             1992

Version :          1.0(Windows);1.07(DOS)
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:3/22/95


Description        Analyzes meals, diets, and recipes for 9 nutritive
                   components in over 3,000 foods. Calculates exchanges.
                   Foods can be added. Nutritional goals can be set and
                   tracked. Standard meals can be saved and duplicated.
                   Medical information, including blood sugar and blood
                   pressure can be tracked.


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HEALTHY COOKING PLUS

Company:     DSR Software

             5 Park Plaza, Suite 770
             Irvine         CA 92714

Telephone :        714-553-6575


Fax :              714-553-6585


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $19.95

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Tandy

Year :             1992

Version :          1.0
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/3/94


Description        Contains 500 recipes and over 1,500 foods. Creates menus
                   based on nutritional goals. Calculates shopping lists
                   and food exchanges. Allows ingredient substitution in
                   recipes. Creates Diabetic Module graphs of insulin and
                   blood sugar, insulin per day, and amount of fat,
                   calories, carbohydrate, and protein from each exchange
                   groups.


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HEALTHY HEART COOKBOOK

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   multimedia, recipe, nutrition education
Cost :             $35.00

Hardware :         IBM compatible with CD-ROM drive

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:10/10/95

Description 
                   350 recipes, includes nutrient analysis. Teaches about
                   food labels, heart healthy shopping, and restaurant
                   eating.  Includes substitution feature which replaces
                   high fat ingredients with a healthier alternative; color
                   photographs; search feature; and video and audio
                   demonstrations.  Prints shopping lists.  Program is
                   fully compatible with MICRO KITCHEN COMPANION.


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HEALTHY HEART NUTRITION FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $35.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information on ordering
                   from these sources.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          3.5

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus: disease risk reduction, heart disease.
                   Teaches about heart disease.


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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE NUTRITION FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $39.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information on ordering
                   from these sources.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          3.2

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus: disease risk reduction.  Teaches about
                   hypertension.


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IDAHO DIET ANALYSIS

Company:     University of Idaho, Agriculture Communication Center

             AG Publications Building
             Idaho Street
             Moscow,        ID 83843


Telephone :        208-885-7982




Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $20.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Apple IIc,Apple IIe, II+, III

Year :             1986

Version :          4.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/3/94

Description        Analyzes one day's intake for 13 nutritive components
                   from 322 foods.


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IMMUNE DEFICIENCY NUTRITION FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $49.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information on ordering
                   from these sources.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.IBM compatible.
                   Requires Windows.

Year :             1995

Version :          4.2

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/28/95

Description        Program focus: nutrition and immune function.  8,000
                   foods (foods can be added).  Unspecified number of
                   nutritive components, including vitamin E, alcohol.
                   Analyzes diet historiesand compares to RDAs and food
                   groups in the Food Group Pyramid.  Includes weight log,
                   blood pressure log, cholesterol profiler, weight control
                   planner, and Nutrigenie auto menu generator.  Calculates
                   body mass index, calorie need, calorie expenditure, and
                   target heart rate.  Demonstration version can be
                   downloaded from the Nutrigenie World Wide Web home page.


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JAMES BEARD COOKBOOK, THE

Company:     East Hampton Industries, Inc.

             81 Newton Lane
             Drawer EEEE
             East Hampton,  NY 11937


Telephone :        516-324-2224




Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $15.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Apple II, Commodore

Year :             1987

Version :          2.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/11/94

Description        Part of the A>RECIPE series.  Calculates serving size
                   adjustments.  Includes recipes from the James Beard
                   Cookbook.  Prints recipe cards, shopping lists.


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JEANNE JONES, COOK IT LIGHT CD-ROM

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe, multimedia
Cost :             $34.95

Hardware :         IBM compatible with CD-ROM drive

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:10/24/95

Description 
                   Over 500 low fat, low calorie recipes.  Program designed
                   for people with little time to cook.  Features include:
                    video demonstrations; recipe sizing; and ability to
                   search on a variety of criteria, such as key ingredient,
                   preparation method, nutrition information, or ingredient
                   to avoid.  Creates shopping lists.  Compatible with
                   MICROKITCHEN LIGHT software.  


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LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $39.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information on ordering
                   from these sources.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          3.2

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus: disease risk reduction, low fat eating,
                   cholesterol.


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MAGICAL DIETITIAN FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $49.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows.  Requires SVGA monitor
                   (800 X 600 or higher).

Version :          4.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/14/95

Description        Database includes 8,000 foods (foods can be added) and
                   an unspecified number of nutritive components, including
                   alcohol.  Analyzes diet histories and compares to RDA
                   and food groups in the Food Guide Pyramid.  Calculates
                   calorie need, calorie expenditure, target heart rate,
                   and body mass index.  Includes auto menu generator,
                   blood glucose tracker, weight log, blood pressure log,
                   cholesterol profiler, and weight control planner.
                   Includes OMEGA-3 COUNTER FOR WINDOWS.  Demonstration
                   version of this program can be downloaded from the
                   NutriGenie World Wide Web site.


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MAKE-A-MIX COOKBOOK

Company:     Pinpoint

             2270 Northpoint Parkway
             Santa Rosa,    CA 95407

Telephone :        707-523-0469


Fax :              707-523-0469

Internet :         World Wide Web:  http://www.cookworks.com

Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $9.95 (retail)

Hardware :         Macintosh and IBM compatible with Windows.  Requires
                   CD-ROM drive.

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/21/95

Description 
                   Includes photographs, nutrient analysis, menu ideas,
                   preparation tips, and serving size adjustment (adjusts
                   recipes to servings desired).  Creates shopping lists.
                   .


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MANAGING DIABETES FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $59.00 or $49.00 if ordered direct from NutriGenie.
                   (Program can be ordered through CompuServe or Public
                   software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased cost.
                   See WWW site for more information.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows.  

Version :          3.6

Target Audience :  consumers, people with diabetes (Type II or non-
                   insuline dependent)

Program information current as of:11/14/95

Description        Program focus:  diabetes.  Database includes 10,000
                   foods (foods can be added) and an unspecified number of
                   nutritive components, including calories, protein, fat,
                   cholesterol, sodium, fiber, potassium, and calcium.
                   Analyzes diet histories and compares to RDAs.
                   Calculates calorie need, calorie expenditure, target
                   heart rate, and body mass index.  Includes blood glucose
                   tracker, weight log, blood pressure log,  cholesterol
                   profiler, and weight control planner.  Includes SUGAR
                   CONTENT OF FOODS FOR WINDOWS and OMEGA-3 COUNTER FOR
                   WINDOWS.  Demonstration version of this program can be
                   downloaded from the NutriGenie World Wide Web site.


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MENU PLANNER

Company:     Ohio Distinctive Software

             4588 Kenny Road
             Columbus,      OH 43220

Telephone :        614-459-0453





Type of Program:   menu planning
Cost :             $8.00 for Executive Diet Helper, Menu Planer, and Weight
                   Loss Planner

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows 3.0 or later; Macintosh


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:6/15/95

Description        One of three programs sold as a unit, this program
                   creates menus for a specified calorie level.  Creates
                   menus for special needs, such as pregnancy and heart
                   disease.  


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MICROKITCHEN COMPANION FOR WINDOWS; MICROKITCHEN COMPANION FOR DOS

Company:     Lifestyle Software Group

             63 Orange Street
             St. Augustine, FL 32084-3584

Telephone :        904-825-0220

Toll-free number : 800-289-1157

Fax :              904-825-0223


Type of Program:   recipe, nutrient analysis
Cost :             $49.95

Hardware :         IBM, Tandy or compatible and DOS 3.0 or higher, 640K
                   RAM, or Windows 3.1 or higher, 2MB RAM

Year :             1992

Version :          2.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/11/94

Description        Program Focus:  recipe file system. Recipes can be
                   added.  14 nutritive components.  Analyzes recipes,
                   meals.  Creates shopping lists, cross reference, menu
                   production records.  Calculates serving size
                   adjustments.  Includes nutrient data, food preferences,
                   color pictures (Windows only), sound (Windows only),
                   time analysis, on-line help, word processing functions.
                   Teaches about food preparation, kitchen terms, kitchen
                   equipment.  Prints recipe cards, shopping lists, meals.
                   Sorts by preparation time.  Allows user to avoid
                   specific nutrients or ingredients.  


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MICROMEALS

Company:     East Hampton Industries, Inc.

             81 Newton Lane
             Drawer EEEE
             East Hampton,  NY 11937


Telephone :        516-324-2224




Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $15.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Apple II, Commodore

Year :             1986

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/11/94

Description        100 recipes for the microwave oven.  Part of the
                   A>RECIPE series.  Calculates serving size adjustments.
                   Prints recipe cards, shopping lists.


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MSU NUTRIGUIDE

Company:     MSU Health Promotion Program

             B127 West Fee Hall, Healthy U Office
             East Lansing   MI 48824-1316

Telephone :        517-353-2596





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $100.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible

Year :             1992

Version :          1.5
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/3/94


Description        Analyzes one day's intake for 27 nutritive components
                   and gives recommendations for diet improvement. Includes
                   option to review information about the 27 nutritive
                   components and current nutrition issues. Orginally
                   designed for an introductory college nutrition course.


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NATURAL FOOD RECIPES

Company:     East Hampton Industries, Inc.

             81 Newton Lane
             Drawer EEEE
             East Hampton,  NY 11937


Telephone :        516-324-2224




Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $15.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Apple II, Commodore

Year :             1986

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/11/94

Description        100 recipes from the Rodale Press, Inc. test kitchen.
                   Part of the A>RECIPE series.  Calculates serving size
                   adjustments.  Prints recipe cards, shopping lists.

NO SALT, NO SUGAR, NO FAT RECIPES

Company:     East Hampton Industries, Inc.

             81 Newton Lane
             Drawer EEEE
             East Hampton,  NY 11937

Telephone :        516-324-2224





Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $15.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Apple II, Commodore

Year :             1986

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/15/94

Description        Recipes from the No Salt, No Sugar, No Fat Cookbook,
                   published by Nitty Gritty Productions.  Part of the
                   A>RECIPE series. Calculates serving size adjustments.
                   Prints recipe cards, shopping lists.


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NUTRI PLAN

Company:     MicroMedix

             187 Gardiners Avenue
             Levittown,     NY 11756


Toll-free number : 800-535-3438




Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $75.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible

Version :          1.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/3/94

Description        Analyzes menus, recipes, and intakes for 21 nutritive
                   components in 400 foods. Additional foods can be added.

NUTRI-CALC

Company:     CAMDE Corporation
             449 East Saratoga Street

             Gilbert,       AZ 85296

Telephone :        602-926-2632

Fax :              602-926-2632


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis

Cost :             $49.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible
Year :             1991


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:3/22/95

Description        Analyzes diets, foods, and recipes for 30 nutritive
                   components. Database contains 3400 foods. Features
                   include: RDA/RNI guidelines, graphic displays, ability
                   to sort foods by nutrient, quntity adjustment, recipe,
                   and meal analysis.


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NUTRISTAR CD-ROM

Company:     Hopkins Technology

             421 Hazel Lane
             Hopkins,       MN 55343-7117

Telephone :        612-931-9376


Fax :              612-931-9377

Internet :         pdunn@hoptechno.com; World Wide Web:  http://www.hoptechno.com

Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $49.95

Hardware :         IBM Compatible with CD-ROM drive and mouse.  Requires
                   Windows 3.1 or later, VGA monitor or better, and at
                   least 4 MB RAM.  Includes Lifetime Media Guarantee.

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers, health professionals, dietitians

Program information current as of:7/12/95

Description 
                   Designed as a "look up" table, this program analyzes
                   single foods.  Database contains over 40,000 foods with
                   over 100 nutritive components.  Includes full-text
                   searching capabilities.  


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NUTRITION FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $29.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly higher
                   cost.  See NutriGenie's WWW site for more information
                   about ordering from these sources.

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows.

Version :          3.6

Target Audience :  consumers, athletes

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus:  sports nutrition.  10,000 foods (foods
                   can be added).  Unspecified number of nutritive
                   components, including calories, carbohydrate, protein,
                   fat, vitamin A, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, vitamin C,
                   riboflavin, thiamin, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and
                   zinc.  Analyzes diet histories and compares to RDAs and
                   food groups from the Food Guide Pyramid.  Calculates
                   body mass index, calorie need, target heart rate, and
                   calorie expenditure.  Includes weight control planner
                   and weight log.  Demonstration version can be downloaded
                   from NutriGenie's World Wide Web site.  


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NUTRITION FOR WOMEN FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $39.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly higher
                   cost.  See NutriGenie's WWW site for more information
                   about ordering from these sources.

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          3.5

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus: nutrition guide for women.

NUTRITION PROSPECTOR PERSONAL


Company:     Constructive Solutions, Inc.
             5506 Mercedes

             Dallas,        TX 75206

Telephone :        214-826-4327




Type of Program:   nutrient analysis

Cost :             $75.00
Hardware :         IBM compatible

Year :             1988

Version :          1.10

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:7/11/94

Description        Analyzes diets and recipes.  Allows for online food
                   substitutions.  Includes booklet on nutritional goal
                   setting.


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OMEGA-3 COUNTER FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $19.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly higher
                   cost.  See NutriGenie's WWW site for more information
                   about ordering from these sources.

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/28/95

Description        Program focus:  omega-3 fatty acids.  250 foods.
                   Unspecified number of nutritive components, including
                   fat, saturated fat, omega-3 fatty acids, and
                    cholesterol.  Demonstration version of this program can
                   be downloaded from the Nutrigenie World Wide Web home
                   page.


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PERFECT DIET

Company:     Perfect Software, Inc.

             7 Kilian Drive
             Danbury,       CT 06811

Telephone :        203-743-0061





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $49.00

Hardware :         IBM compatible

Year :             1992

Version :          1.15
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:7/11/94


Description        Program focus: weight control.  Includes various
                   modules: calendar, nutrition information section, diet
                   planner that calculates calories consumed, exercise
                   diary, dictionary of the nutrient composition foods (5,
                   000 foods and foods can be added; 27 nutritive
                   components), calorie tracking program, nutrient tracking
                   system, and weight graph.  Records can be kept for up to
                   nine different individuals.


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PERSONAL CHEF

Company:     Parson's Technology

             One Parsons Drive
             P.O. Box 100
             Hiawatha,      IA 52333-0100


Toll-free number : 800-833-3241

Fax :              319-395-0386


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $49.00 for DOS version;  $29.00 for Windows version

Hardware :         DOS version:  IBM compatible, DOS 2.11 or later, 512 K
                   RAM, 1 MB hard disk space or 2 floppy drives.

                   Windows version:  IBM compatible, 4 MB RAM, Windows 3.
                   1 or later, 4 MB hard disk space.

Year :             1995

Version :          1.0
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/28/95


Description        This recipe file system comes with 115 recipes (recipes
                   can be added) and 1,000 ingredients (ingredients can be
                   added).  Calculates serving number and size adjustments.
                   Creates shopping lists and cookbooks.  Includes
                   conversion calculator for converting to other units.
                   Analyzes nutrients when used in conjunction with DIET
                   ANALYST.


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PILLSBURY'S GREAT DESSERTS MADE EASY

Company:     Pinpoint

             2270 Northpoint Parkway
             Santa Rosa,    CA 95407

Telephone :        707-523-0469


Fax :              707-523-0469

Internet :         World Wide Web:  http://www.cookworks.com

Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $9.95 (retail)

Hardware :         Macintosh and IBM compatible with Windows.  Requires
                   CD-ROM drive.

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/21/95

Description 
                   Includes photographs, nutrient analysis, menu ideas,
                   preparation tips, and serving size adjustments (adjusts
                   recipes to servings desired.).  Creates shopping lists.


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PILLSBURY'S THIRTY MINUTE LOWFAT DINNERS

Company:     Pinpoint

             2270 Northpoint Parkway
             Santa Rosa,    CA 95407

Telephone :        707-523-0469


Fax :              707-523-0469

Internet :         World Wide Web:  http://www.cookworks.com

Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $9.95 (retail)

Hardware :         Macintosh and IBM compatible with Windows.  Requires
                   CD-ROM drive.

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/21/95

Description 
                   Includes photographs, nutrient analysis, menu ideas,
                   preparation tips, and serving size adjustments (adjusts
                   recipes to servings desired.).  Creates shopping lists.


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PREGNANCY NUTRITION FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $39.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly higher
                   cost.  See NutriGenie's WWW site for more information
                   about ordering from these sources.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          2.1

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus: pregnancy.


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PRUCAL

Company:     Colorado State University Cooperative Extension

             Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
             200 Gifford Building
             Fort Collins,  CO 80523


Telephone :        303-491-7334



Internet :         foodnutr@shep.agri.colostate.edu

Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $95.00

Hardware :         IBM compatible, 256K RAM, one disk drive, printer
                   recommended.

Year :             1990

Version :          3.1

Target Audience :  nutrition educators, adults, teens, consumers, health
                   fairs
Program information current as of:8/10/94


Description        Program focus: weight control, disease risk reduction.
                   Analyzes and evaluates one to three diets or total
                   recipes for 19 nutritive components in 2000 foods.
                   Creates bar graphs that show percent of prudent (30% of
                   calories from fat) or very prudent (20% of calories from
                   fat) goals achieved, reports that output nutritional
                   shares, foods to choose more or less often to improve
                   diet quality, nutrients in grams and percent of RDA, and
                   percent and total calories.


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PYRAMID CHALLENGE

Company:     DINE Systems, Inc.

             586 N. French Road
             Amherst,       NY 14228

Telephone :        716-688-2400


Fax :              716-688-2505


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, nutrition education, multimedia
Cost :             $79.00 plus $7.95 shipping and handling

Hardware :         IBM compatible 386 33 MHz or better with Windows 3.1
                   or later, 4 MB RAM, mouse, 256 color monitor, sound
                   card.  Macintosh with System 7.0 or later, 4 MB RAM,
                   color Macinstosh or equivalent, 256 color monitor.
                   For CD-ROM version:  CD-ROM drive.  For disk version:
                    At least 5 MB free hard drive space.

Year :             1995

Version :          1.0
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/23/95


Description        Program focus:  Food Guide Pyramid.  Analyzes diets for
                   food groups on the Food Guide Pyramid and fat, added
                   sugar and fiber content of diet.  Includes full-color
                   photographs of all foods in the database based on
                   serving size.   Calculates Pyramid Challenge score and
                   creates graphs of intake based on the Food Guide Pyramid
                   food groups.  Teaches about improving food selection and
                   Food Guide Pyramid food groups.  Includes
                   activity/exercise component and weight control
                   component.  


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PYRAMID WEIGHT LOSS DIET FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $29.00 (Program can also be ordered through CompuServe
                   or Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly higher
                   cost.  See NutriGenie's WWW site for more information
                   about ordering from these sources.)

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          3.4

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/8/95

Description        Program focus: weight tracking, food guide pyramid.
                   Over 1,000 foods.  Analyzes diets.  Includes nutrition
                   guidelines.  Teaches about food groups, food selection.


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READY, SET, DINNER!

Company:     National Potato Board/Ready, Set, Dinner!

             P.O. Box 52950
             Irvine         CA 92719







Type of Program:   recipe, menu planning
Cost :             Free.  $3.99 for shipping and handling, payable to
                   Specialized Marketing Services, Inc.

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, 386 or greater, Windows 3.1 or
                   greater, 4 or 8 MB RAM (specify which), 4 MB hard disk
                   space, Super VGA monitor (preferred), sound card
                   (preferred); or Macintosh LC, System 7.0 or greater, 4
                   MB RAM, 4 MB hard disk storage, 256 color (preferred),
                   8-bit (preferred). Be sure to specify which program
                   you need:  Windows 4 MB RAM, Windows 8 MB RAM, or
                   Macintosh!!

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/23/95

Description        40 recipes for main courses (recipes can be added).
                   Creates menus, shopping lists.  Includes animation,
                   graphics, sound.

Resources :        This program is available on Internet at
                   software@potatoes.com.  Recipes only are available on
                   Internet at:  recipes@potatoes.com.   Also, more recipes
                   are available from the Ketchum Kitchen World Wide Web
                   site at:  http://www.recipe.com.  This World Wide Web
                   site is produced by the Ketchum Food Center, the test
                   kitchen of Ketchum Communications.  (Ketchum
                   Communications worked with The National Potato Board on
                   this project.)


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RECIPE MANAGER

Company:     Gem Island Software

             P.O. Box 804
             Carlisle,      MA 01741

Telephone :        508-369-6162





Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $49.95

Hardware :         IBM compatible, MS/DOS or PC/DOS 128K and up

Year :             1987

Version :          5.1
Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/15/94


Description        Program focus: recipe file system.  115 recipes (recipes
                   can be added).  Creates cookbooks, shopping lists, cross
                   reference.  Calculates serving size adjustments.  Prints
                   recipe cards, shopping lists, cookbooks.  Sorts by
                   category, title.  
RECIPE SEARCH

Company:     clo's Line Software, Inc.

             Box 72
             Volborg,       MT 59351


Telephone :        406-784-7334




Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $60.00

Hardware :         Apple II

Year :             1983

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/15/94

Description 
                   Recipes can be added.  Includes recipes that fulfill
                   various requirements, such as dietary restrictions, time
                   or cost limitations.


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RECIPE WRITER, THE

Company:     At-Your-Service Software, Inc.

             450 Bronxville Road
             Bronxville,    NY 10708

Telephone :        914-337-9030

Toll-free number : 800-433-8368

Fax :              914-337-9031


Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $49.95.  Recipe files disk and merge disk available for
                   additional $20.00.

Hardware :         IBM compatible with DOS version 2.0 or higher, 192K
                   RAM, and one floppy drive.

Year :             1984

Version :          3.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:6/13/94

Description        Creates recipe files, shopping lists, and customized
                   cross references.  Includes recipe conversion by
                   quantity, notepad system for personal notes, and system
                   of maintaining bibliographic references to cookbooks and
                   magazines.  Prints recipe cards.


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RECIPE: NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS PROGRAM

Company:     Jo Anne Barton

             Food and Nutrition
             VA Polytec Inst & State Univ
             Blacksburg,    VA 24061-0521


Telephone :        703-231-5549




Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             Free, request from producer, and include a formatted
                   disk

Hardware :         IBM compatible, requires a color monitor

Version :          1.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/10/94

Description        Analyzed recipes for nutrient composition.

RECIPES FOR PARENTS AND KIDS


Company:     East Hampton Industries, Inc.
             81 Newton Lane
             Drawer EEEE

             East Hampton,  NY 11937

Telephone :        516-324-2224




Type of Program:   recipe

Cost :             $15.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Apple II, Commodore
Year :             1986


Target Audience :  consumers, children

Program information current as of:8/15/94

Description        Recipes for parents to cook with children.  Part of the
                   A>RECIPE series. Calculates serving size adjustments.
                   Prints recipe cards, shopping lists.


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RENAL DIET FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $89.00 (Program can also be ordered throughCompuServ or
                   Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information about ordering
                   from these sources.

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows.  8,000 foods (foods can
                   be added).  Unspecified number of nutrients, including
                   sodium, potassium, phosphorous, protein, and water.
                   Analyzes diet histories and compares RDAs and food
                   groups in the Food Guide Pyramid.  Includes GFR
                   tracker, weight log, blood pressure log, cholesterol
                   profiler, and weight control planner.  Calculates body
                   mass index, calorie need, calorie expenditure, and
                   target heart rate.  Producer recommends program as
                   companion to the MAYO CLINIC RENAL DIET COOKBOOK.
                   Preview copy can be downloaded from NutriGenie's World
                   Wide Web site.

Version :          4.1

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/28/95

Description        Program focus:  renal nutrition.  8,000 foods (foods can
                   be added.).  Unspecified number of nutritive components,
                   including protein, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, and
                   water.  Analyzes diet histories and compares to RDAs and
                   food groups in the Food Guide Pyramid.  Includes GFR
                   tracker, weight log, blood pressure log, cholesterol
                   profiler, weight control planner, and Nutrigenie auto
                   menu generator.  Calculates target heart rate, calorie
                   neds, calorie expenditure, and body mass index.
                   Demostration version can be downloaded from the
                   Nutrigenie WWW site.


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SANTE

Company:     Hopkins Technology

             421 Hazel Lane
             Hopkins,       MN 55343-7117

Telephone :        612-931-9376


Fax :              612-931-9377

Internet :         pdunn@hoptechno.com; World Wide Web:  http://www.hoptechno.com

Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $59.95

Hardware :         IBM Compatible

Year :             1991

Version :          2.21

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:7/12/95

Description        3,000 foods and foods can be added.  30 nutritive
                   components.  Analyzes foods, diets, menus, and recipes.
                   Creates menu plans, shopping lists, and pie charts.
                   Calculates food costs, recipe size adjustments, and
                   calorie expenditure.  Includes exercise/activity and
                   weight control components, food buying and storage tips,
                   and nutrition and health guidelines.


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SANTE CD-ROM

Company:     Hopkins Technology

             421 Hazel Lane
             Hopkins,       MN 55343-7117

Telephone :        612-931-9376


Fax :              612-931-9377

Internet :         pdunn@hoptechno.com; World Wide Web:  http://www.hoptechno.com

Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $59.95

Hardware :         IBM compatible, requires CD-ROM drive

Year :             1992

Version :          3.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:7/12/95

Description        18,000 foods and foods can be added.  30 nutritive
                   components.  Analyzes foods, diets, menus, and recipes.
                   Creates menu plans, shopping lists, and pie charts.
                   Calculates food costs, recipe size adjustments, ratios,
                   and calorie expenditure.  Includes recipe files,
                   exercise/activity and weight control components, food
                   buying and storage tips, and nutrition and health
                   guidelines.


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SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY COOKING AND LEARNING BOOK, THE

Company:     Warren B. Karp, Ph.D., D.M.D.

             The Medical College of Georgia
             BG 114
             Augusta,       GA 30912







Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             Free; send formatted, 3-1/2 inch disk and self-addressed
                   stamped envelope to the producer.

Hardware :         IBM compatible


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/15/94

Description        Computer cookbook of Southern and other recipes.
                   Includes information about nutrition.  Teaches about
                   recipe modification.


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SUGAR CONTENT OF FOODS FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $19.00 (Program can also be ordered throughCompuServ or
                   Public software Library (PsL) at a slightly increased
                   cost.  See WWW site for more information about ordering
                   from these sources.

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows.  8,000 foods (foods can
                   be added).  Unspecified number of nutrients, including
                   sodium, potassium, phosphorous, protein, and water.
                   Analyzes diet histories and compares RDAs and food
                   groups in the Food Guide Pyramid.  Includes GFR
                   tracker, weight log, blood pressure log, cholesterol
                   profiler, and weight control planner.  Calculates body
                   mass index, calorie need, calorie expenditure, and
                   target heart rate.  Producer recommends program as
                   companion to the MAYO CLINIC RENAL DIET COOKBOOK.
                   Preview copy can be downloaded from NutriGenie's World
                   Wide Web site.

Version :          3.3

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/28/95

Description        Program focus:  sugar.  500 foods.  Unspecificed number
                   of nutritive components, including glucose, galactose,
                   fructose, lactose, sucrose, maltose, other sugars, and
                   total sugars.  


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THE GREAT TURKEY COOKBOOK

Company:     Pinpoint

             2270 Northpoint Parkway
             Santa Rosa,    CA 95407

Telephone :        707-523-0469


Fax :              707-523-0469

Internet :         World Wide Web:  http://www.cookworks.com

Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $9.95 (retail)

Hardware :         Macintosh and IBM compatible with Windows.  Requires
                   CD-ROM drive.

Year :             1995

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/21/95

Description 
                   Includes photographs, nutrient analysis, menu ideas,
                   preparation tips, and serving size adjustments (adjusts
                   recipes to servings desired.).  Creates shopping lists.
WEIGHT LOSS PLANNER

Company:     Ohio Distinctive Software

             4588 Kenny Road
             Columbus,      OH 43220

Telephone :        614-459-0453





Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, nutrition education
Cost :             $8.00 for Executive Diet Helper, Menu Planer, and Weight
                   Loss Planner

Hardware :         IBM compatible with Windows 3.0 or later; Macintosh


Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:6/15/95

Description        Program focus:  weight control.  One of three programs
                   sold as a unit, this program calculates a person's
                   calorie needs, ideal weight, and projected time for
                   weight loss.  Calculates calories used and weight loss
                   from exercise.


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WEIGHT PERFECT FOR WINDOWS

Company:     NutriGenie

             P.O. Box 8226
             Stanford,      CA 94309


Toll-free number : 800-242-4775


Internet :         nutrigenie@aol.com; World Wide Web:  http://pages.prodigy.com/CA/


Type of Program:   nutrient analysis
Cost :             $35.00

Hardware :         IBM compatible.  Requires Windows.

Version :          3.0

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:11/7/95

Description        Program focus: weight tracking.  Over 10,000 foods.
                   Analyzes diets.

Resources :        Review:  BYTING IN,  6(3):11-12.  1995 (June).
WHAT DID YOU EAT YESTERDAY?

Company:     Learning Seed

             330 Telser Road
             Lake Zurich,   IL 60047


Toll-free number : 800-634-4941



Type of Program:   nutrient analysis, nutrition education

Cost :             $59.00

Hardware :         IBM compatible, Apple II, Macintosh

Year :             1990

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/10/94

Description        Analyzes 24 hour food recalls for 11 nutritive
                   components.  Database contains over 600 foods.


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WOMAN'S DAY RECIPES

Company:     East Hampton Industries, Inc.

             81 Newton Lane
             Drawer EEEE
             East Hampton,  NY 11937


Telephone :        516-324-2224




Type of Program:   recipe
Cost :             $15.00

Hardware :         IBM Compatible, Apple II, Commodore

Year :             1986

Target Audience :  consumers

Program information current as of:8/15/94

Description        Recipes from Woman's Day magazine.  Part of the A>RECIPE
                   series. Calculates serving size adjustments.  Includes
                   nutrient analysis.  Prints recipe cards, shopping lists.

Resources About Food and Nutrition Software and Multimedia Programs


BYTING IN, a newsletter about computers and software for food and 
nutrition professionals.  Available for $65.00 per year (6 issues) or 
$99.95 for two years from:  Meta Media, P.O. Box 689, Chesterton, IN  
46304-0689, 800-654-8106; Fax:  219-929-1502.

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