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- Title
The Feasibility of Using Computrition Software for Nutrition Research—A Pilot Study.
- Authors
Millar, Courtney L.; Cohen, Alegria; Juraschek, Stephen P.; Foley, Abby; Shtivelman, Misha; Mukamal, Kenneth J.; Sahni, Shivani; McCarthy, Helen
- Abstract
We evaluated the feasibility of using Computrition to design and implement a low vs. typical sodium meal plan intervention for older adults. Dietitians used Computrition to design a 7-day meal plan with three caloric levels (≤1750, 2000, ≥2250 kcals/day) and two sodium densities (low = 0.9 mg/kcal; n = 11 or typical = 2 mg/kcal; n = 9). Feasibility was determined by post-hoc definitions of effectiveness, sodium compliance, palatability of diet, sustainability, and safety. Given the low number of participants in one of the three calorie groups, the higher calorie groups were combined. Thus, comparisons are between low vs. typical meal plans at two calorie levels (≤1750 or ≥2000 kcals/day). Overall, regardless of the calorie group, the meal plans created with Computrition were effective in reaching the targeted sodium density and were safe for participants. Furthermore, individuals appeared to be equally compliant and reported similar palatability across meal plans. However, one of the three criteria for the sustainability definition was not met. In conclusion, we successfully used Computrition to design low and typical sodium meal plans that were effective, compliable, and safe. Future studies of older adults in similar settings should focus on improving the palatability of the meal plans and scaling this protocol to larger studies in older adults.
- Subjects
PILOT projects; ENERGY density; FOOD safety; NUTRITION; DIETETICS research; SODIUM content of food; SOFTWARE architecture; MENU planning; AGING
- Publication
Nutrients, 2021, Vol 13, Issue 2, p329
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu13020329