Re: nutrition algorithm

From: Thad Smith (ThadSmith_at_acm.org)
Date: 04/14/04 

Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 23:35:18 -0600

anonymous@coolgroups.com wrote:
>
> Let's say you have data on which foods contain what
> minerals. What algorithm would you use to compute what you
> would need to eat to get all the USRDA for vitamins/minerals
> while eating the minimum number of calories?

As others have pointed out, it can be tricky. In general, there are
many factors that go into determining an optimal diet, including many
vitamins, minerals, balance of amino acids in proteins, simple vs.
complex carbohydrates, types of fat. Besides that, a practical diet
takes into account variations in personal dietary needs, exercise level,
age, mood, weather, allergies, personal preference for food types,
convenience, cost, seasonal availability, variety, and more.

Good luck with the cabbage.

Thad

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