Requires: System 6.0.5 or higher, HyperCard 2.0 or higher, a hard disk.
The system should include the fonts contained in the 'ForRes' font suitcase which accompanies the stack set (use the Font/DA Mover to place them in your system if necessary). The Food Values stack now has 4142 records and is some 1.2 megabytes in size. It has been compressed into a self-extracting file labeled 'Food Values.sea'. The other stacks in the set are part of the other compressed file 'StackSet.sea'. Be sure to move both compressed files onto your hard drive before attempting to decompress. For best results put all the stacks into the same folder If there are any questions on set-up or anything else having to do with the stack set itself don't hesitate to call me, Prof. Paul DiBara at 617 878-1991 or 617 333-0500 x 2288.
This stack set enfolds the user in an environment of health related material designed to modify behavior through an intelligent assessment of relevant data. The user should begin with the VIEWER stack, which is really the jumping-off point. From there, however, it really depends on what the user wants to do. For instance, someone interested in loosing weight may choose to begin with the Fitness area to determine preferred weight based on several factors. Once the weight and appropriate caloric metabolic rate have been established the user may than choose to explore the energy expenditure values for dozens of activities. By utilizing information in the Food Values stack, the caloric value and nutrient content of over 4100 food items the user can track and even chart food values by meal, by day, or by week.
For the inquisitive there is extensive information on the role of specific nutrients: their relative importance, their benefits, problems caused by excesses or deficiencies, and some information on drug-nutrient interactions. Information on the best sources of each nutrient is also available.
