title: Automated diet construction for clinical research.
abstract: Diets used in clinical research must satisfy the nutrient specifications of the individual protocol while simultaneously satisfying the subject's nutrient requirements and preferences. Experience has shown that the use of the computer in the interactive mode greatly reduces the time needed to calculate complex diets. Accuracy is increased as the tedious work of tabulating figures is performed by the computer. Dietary compliance is achieved as foods are of optimal quality and quantity.
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003201:Computers; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D009751:Nutritional Requirements