User`s guide

MyPersonalDiet for iPhone and iPod Touch User’s Guide 14
Figure 10: The Food Browser window allows you to browse the entire food database and
enter the amount you consumed of the selected food item.
Tap the Description button to see the detailed name of the food item, and to see
the amount of specific nutrients (see Figure 11) (this is useful to closely monitor specific
nutrients based on your diet). You can choose which nutrients to track (see section 8.4).
All this information lets you find out exactly what you consume. Go ahead, and browse
the whole database to learn about what you are really eating! You’ll be surprised!
Figure 11: The Food Browser’s nutrient page allows you to see your preferred nutrients
and the complete nutrition facts.
You can enter the amount
by using the keyboard or
spinners. The calories and
nutrients are then updated
below.
Use these buttons to see
the complete name,
energy information and
nutrients for the food
item.
You are notified if the
food is not a good fit for
your diet (e.g. a high carb
food for a low carb diet).
See where the calories are
from (carbs, proteins, fat)
at a glance.
Tap Add To Meal to add
the food item to the meal.
Tap these to add a
custom food, copy the
current food into a
custom food, search for
keywords or select from
your favorite food list.