JP2003233679A - Proper amount of nutriment diagnostic system and target achievement support system combining ingestion of taste foods - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To consider 'pleasure of food' and to perform the proper nutrient diagnosis and support for ingesting target energy and nutrient while showing the problems of present energy and nutrient ingestion amount. <P>SOLUTION: A method for selecting the foods combining taste foods suitable for a diagnosed person, a unit distribution combining taste food groups or a menu combining taste foods are proposed in order that a diagnosed person takes in suitable energy and nutrient by using a proper nutrient amount diagnostic system and support system combining the ingestion of taste foods. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a proper nutrient amount diagnosis system and a target achievement support system for ingesting an appropriate amount of energy and nutrients by combining ingestion of favorite foods. Further, the present invention relates to a method for quickly and easily finding such a method using an electronic computer and the Internet.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It has been reported from the results of the National Nutrition Survey that favorite foods account for about 10% of daily energy, and they play an important role in communication and enjoyment of food. However, preference foods have been set as independent food groups according to the “6 basic food groups” that have been used for a long time as representatives of teaching materials for nutrition education, and the dietary guidelines indicated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in 2000. , It was often treated ambiguously without showing which group it belonged to. In addition, there are already many dietary diagnosis methods for sick people and healthy people, but preference foods are a separate frame from the existing food classification, and only specific instructions are given so that "do not overeat". Ingestion was rarely shown. Even if the specific intake of the favorite food is indicated, there is no method to determine the intake amount of the favorite food that can be ingested based on the nutrient intake required per day and the amount of nutrients contained in the favorite food. It was

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an individual profile and meal content,
By inputting the target nutrient intake, target weight, and target achievement period as necessary, the current problems of energy and nutrient intake are indicated, and "food enjoyment" is taken into consideration and the target is set. It diagnoses and supports the proper nutritional amount for consuming energy and nutrients.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present inventors preliminarily store the amounts of nutrients of various foods, which have solved the above-mentioned problems, as basic data in a memory by using the following method, and call this “food data”. . Foods are classified into food groups according to types and nutrient amounts, and this is referred to as "food group data". At this time, a food group of favorite foods is also set. The nutrient amounts of various menus that are frequently eaten are stored in memory as basic data in advance, and this is called "menu data". Weighted average of the foods contained in the same food group according to the intake, and obtain the nutrient amount per unit (1 unit = 80kcal),
This is called "nutrient content data by food group". Energy and individual nutrient amounts required for age, sex, and activity intensity are stored in memory as basic data in advance, and this is referred to as "necessary nutrient amount data". Based on the "nutrient amount data by food group" according to the energy intake amount, a unit is allocated to each food group so that an appropriate nutrient amount can be ingested, and this is referred to as "unit allocation data". Profile of the subject (age, gender, height, weight,
Enter the activity intensity). In order for the person to be diagnosed to ingest appropriate energy and nutrients, we propose a method of selecting foods that also combine favorite foods suitable for the person to be diagnosed, unit allocation that combines favorite food groups, or a menu that also combines favorite foods. To do. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.

In the first invention of the present application, first, data of nutrients of general foods are stored for each food. Although the memory in the electronic computer is suitable as the storage location, it may be supplied from a LAN or a server on the Internet capable of supplying data at any time as long as the program can be accessed in order to operate. In the present application, this is referred to as "food data".

Secondly, foods are classified into food groups according to the type of food and the amount of nutrients, and this is referred to as "food group data". At this time, in the existing meal diagnosis method, at least one food group of favorite foods that has not been set as one food group is set. The food groups are set in the food exchange table for the diabetes diet (5th edition edited by the Diabetes Society of Japan), that is, Table 1 (cereals, etc.), Table 2 (fruits), Table 3 (meat, etc.).
Fish), Table 4 (dairy products), Table 5 (oils and fats) and Table 6 (vegetables, etc.) are shown as confectionery C (confectionery with high sugar content,
For lipids (1g or less per 80kcal), confectionery F (confectionery with high fat content, 1g or more per 80kcal), alcoholic beverages and processed foods (curry roux, powdered soup, etc.)
Basically, add four groups.

[0007] Third, various menus that are frequently eaten are stored in memory as basic data in advance, with the amount of nutrients cooked in general amounts using general ingredients, and this is referred to as "menu data". To do.

Fourthly, the nutrient amount per unit is preliminarily stored in the memory as basic data using the weighted average according to the intake amount of the foods included in the same food group, and this is referred to as "nutrient amount data by food group". And The weighted average mainly uses the results of the National Nutrition Survey.

Fifth, the required energy and individual nutrient amounts for each age, sex, and activity intensity are stored in advance in the memory as basic data, and this is referred to as "necessary nutrient amount data". The latest nutritional requirements of the Japanese are used for the "necessary nutrient data".

[0010] Sixth, according to the energy intake, the unit is distributed to each food group based on the "nutrient amount data by food group" so that an appropriate nutrient amount can be ingested, and this is referred to as "unit allocation data". To do. The appropriate nutrient amount here is based on the latest nutritional requirements of the Japanese. At this time, it is basically necessary to include unit allocation to the favorite food group, but the diagnosed person who rarely ingests the favorite food and the diagnosed person who has the food group that does not ingest among the set several favorite food groups. Consider,
The unit allocation to the favorite food group is shown in the range from 0 (zero) to the maximum intake.

Seventh, the profile (age,
Enter gender, height, weight, activity intensity). At this time, the nutritional requirement of the Japanese is used as the activity intensity.

[0012] In order for the person to be diagnosed to ingest appropriate energy and nutrients, "food data", "nutrient amount data by food group", and "menu data" are used, and foods that are also suitable for the person to be diagnosed are combined. We propose a selection method, unit distribution that also combines favorite food groups, or a menu that combines favorite foods. At that time, the nutritional items may be prioritized or weighted with respect to the desired intake nutrition.

By taking these steps, the person to be diagnosed can select appropriate foods with appropriate energy and nutrient intakes, a method of selecting foods that also include favorite foods, a unit distribution that also combines favorite food groups, or a menu that also combines favorite foods. Information is provided.

The second invention of the present application will be described below. When the person to be diagnosed is an athlete who has a large amount of activity or is a sick person, it is necessary to take in energy and nutrients suitable for the person to be diagnosed.

In the first aspect of the invention, the target energy and nutrient intake, and unit allocation are set based on the nutritional requirements of the Japanese people. However, the second invention of the present application is characterized in that when it is necessary to set the nutrient intake corresponding to an individual, new energy and nutrient intakes, food group-specific intakes, and unit allocations are created.

The third invention of the present application will be described below. When the subject wishes to increase or decrease weight, it is necessary to diagnose whether the target weight and the target achievement period are appropriate, and set the energy and nutrient intake according to the target weight and the target achievement period. There is a need.

In the first aspect of the present invention, appropriate energy and nutrient amounts are set according to the current profile of the subject. However, in the third invention of the present application, whether or not the target weight and the target achievement period are appropriate is diagnosed based on the weight loss criteria of the Society of Obesity and the like, and the target weight and the target achievement period are corrected as necessary. In addition, it is characterized in that information is provided on a method of selecting foods corresponding to a target weight and a target achievement period, an intake amount by food group, a menu, and the like. The criteria for weight loss without problems such as the Society of Obesity are BMI after weight loss (BMI is weight (kg) and height (m) 2
It is a value divided by the power, and if it is less than 18.5, it will be classified as "thin") and it will not be less than 18.5.
That is, the daily energy intake does not fall below the basal metabolism.

The fourth invention of the present application will be described below. In order to compare the energy and nutrient intakes of the current diet with the target energy and nutrient intakes, the profile of the subject and, if necessary, the target weight gain / loss items (target weight, target achievement period) Etc.) and meal content to calculate energy and nutrient intakes, and show the difference between the target energy and nutrient intakes set in advance, and take in the target energy and nutrient intakes. In order to do so, it proposes a method of selecting foods that also include favorite foods, an intake amount by food group, a menu, etc., and supports the achievement of the goal.

[0019] For the input of meal content, in order to omit the time and time for inputting the ingested food (ingested food) and the intake amount of each ingested food, per unit in the same food group A method of using "food group data within a food group" in which foods having similar weights are grouped together, or a method of inputting foods taken during a survey period of several days or more, weights of foods and frequency of intakes including.
In addition, since it is often difficult for the person to be diagnosed to measure the intake, it is easier to enter the intake by including a design or photograph showing the size per unit amount in the food data. Techniques are also possible.

The target period for inputting the meal content is basically one day, but when inputting the meal content for several days or more and calculating the average intake amount per day, the measurement period is also input. The measurement period may be input by inputting the start and end of the survey individually and calculating the difference between them, or may be input directly.

Based on the input data (food data, food group data in food group, ingested food, intake amount, measurement time), the intake amount of energy and nutrients and the intake amount by food group were calculated and set as targets. Compare with intake.

In the process of achieving the goal, it is necessary to adjust the energy intake that should be taken in order to achieve the goal according to the difference between the actual energy and nutrient intake and the target energy and nutrient intake. If there is, change it from time to time. Also, if there is a change in activities during the achievement of the goals and it is necessary to change the initially set activity intensity, the changes will be made at any time. At that time, if it is always necessary to make a diagnosis as to whether the target weight and the target achievement period are appropriate for the criteria for weight loss without problems such as the Society of Obesity, and to change the initially set target weight and target achievement period, , Change the target weight and the target achievement period after notifying the subject.

The calculation of the risk rate of various diseases in the current physique of the subject and the risk rate of various diseases when the target weight is achieved is quoted by the Japan Obesity Society in 1999 in revising the criteria for obesity. We also use the data showing the relationship between the body mass index conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for 150,000 people and the risk rate of various diseases. For example, in this report, people with a BMI of 22 had the lowest risk of disease and
Is higher than 25, hypertension and hypertriglyceridemia are higher than 27, diabetes mellitus,
It has been reported that the risk of developing hypercholesterolemia is doubled in each case above 29. Here, the body mass index (BMI) is a value obtained by dividing the weight (kg) by the square of the height (m).

By including these steps, the person to be diagnosed can easily grasp whether or not energy and nutrients are deficient or excessively consumed, and
You can control your diet and improve your diet, recognizing the benefits of achieving your target weight.

The fifth invention of the present application will be described below. By using the Internet, it is possible to collect a large amount of data on the profile and goal achievement status of people who have used this system in a swift manner. Statistical analysis of the collected data can provide an estimate of the percentage of the target body weight that can be achieved when the subject is able to meet their target energy and nutrient intakes. . In addition, by showing how close to the target energy and nutrient intake, how close the target weight can be approached, it is possible for the diagnosed person to maintain the willingness to achieve the target. Be motivated.

[0026]

[Example] (Example 1) Recruiting housewives in their thirties and forties who are hoping to lose weight and do not specialize in nutrition, and use this system to target eighteen women for eight weeks Practiced.

As a result of dieting, it was possible to significantly reduce body weight and body fat. Most of the weight lost was fat, which was an ideal result of reducing excess fat on the body. Moreover, 10 of the 12 successful dieters maintained their weight loss without rebound after 6 months (see Table 1).

[Table 1]

During the diet test, 170 kcal of the favorite food was consumed on average. Table 2 shows the answers (%) of the questionnaire survey after the diet was completed. About 70% of people
"I was able to eat sweets, so I was less stressed.""I was glad that I was able to suppress eating sickness due to stress," (see Table 2).

[Table 2]

Compared to before dieting, the nutritional density of dietary fiber and micronutrients (nutrient amount per ingested calorie) increased during dieting, and the nutritional balance was improved (see FIG. 1).

[Figure 1]

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. In order to ingest appropriate energy and well-balanced nutrients by combining foods whose main purpose is to ingest energy and nutrients necessary for activities, and favorite foods whose main purpose is to enjoy eating. An appropriate nutrient amount diagnosis system characterized by using the following method. The nutrient amounts of various foods are stored in advance in memory as basic data, and this is referred to as "food data". Foods are classified into food groups according to types and nutrient amounts, and this is referred to as "food group data". At this time, a food group of favorite foods is also set. The nutrient amounts of various menus that are frequently eaten are stored in memory as basic data in advance, and this is called "menu data". Weighted average of the foods contained in the same food group according to the intake, and obtain the nutrient amount per unit (1 unit = 80kcal),
This is called "nutrient content data by food group". Energy and individual nutrient amounts required for age, sex, and activity intensity are stored in memory as basic data in advance, and this is referred to as "necessary nutrient amount data". Based on the "nutrient amount data by food group" according to the energy intake amount, a unit is allocated to each food group so that an appropriate nutrient amount can be ingested, and this is referred to as "unit allocation data". Those who receive an appropriate nutrient amount diagnosis (this is the
Called the subject) profile (age, gender, height,
Enter your weight and daily activity intensity). Calculate a food selection method that also combines favorite foods that are suitable for the patient, a unit allocation that also combines favorite food groups, or a menu that also combines favorite foods, so that the patient receives appropriate energy and nutrients . [Claim 2] According to the activity status and health condition of the diagnosed
The target energy and nutrient data can be stored in the "required nutrient data", or new "unit allocation data" according to the newly added "required nutrient data"
The appropriate nutrient amount diagnosis system according to claim 1, wherein "necessary nutrient amount data" and "unit allocation data" adapted to each individual subject are created by storing the. 3. It is determined whether or not the weight increase or decrease is a health problem for the subject by inputting items regarding the target weight increase or decrease of the subject (target weight, target achievement period, etc.). However, it should be possible to suggest a method of selecting foods, including favorite foods, intake by food group, or menu, etc., so that the diagnosed person can ingest appropriate energy and nutrients while making corrections as necessary. An appropriate nutrient amount diagnosis system characterized by. 4. The energy and nutrient intakes are calculated by inputting the profile of the person to be diagnosed, items regarding target weight increase / decrease as necessary (target weight, target achievement period, etc.) and meal content. , Showing the difference between the target energy and nutrient intake, and improving the diet so that the target energy and nutrient intake are ingested, the selection method of foods that also combine favorite foods, intake by food group, Or a goal achievement support system characterized by being able to propose a menu. For the input of meal content, the method of inputting the individual foods taken by the person to be diagnosed, and the foods with similar weight per unit within the same food group are grouped into one Group data ", foods consumed during the survey period of several days or more, weights of foods and frequency of intake. In addition, physique (BodyMass Ind), which is reported to have the lowest risk rate for diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
ex = 22), what is the risk rate of the disease in the current physical constitution of the diagnosed person, and how many times the risk rate of the disease is reduced when the target weight is achieved? It also shows that. 5. The profile of a person who uses this system and the data of the achievement of the goal are collected through the Internet and statistical analysis is performed. These results show the estimated value of the possibility of achieving the target weight when the subject can protect the target energy and nutrient intake. It also shows how much you can approach your target weight by protecting your target energy and nutrient intake, and motivates the person to be diagnosed to maintain their willingness to achieve their goals. The goal achievement support system according to claim 4.