"DIETPLAN"                     THIS IS FREEWARE OFFERED AT NO COST.

This DOS "INFO.TXT" file prints out in 2 pages. See line number 59 below. 

1. This is a Database File that allows the users to determine their 
   daily intake of Protein, Calories, Fats, Cholesterol, etc.
2. "DIETPLAN" is written using Microsoft "ACCESS 1.1" Database software.  
   It is suggested that you use Microsoft "ACCESS 1.1" Database software 
   with the DIETPLAN.MDB file. 
3. "DIETPLAN" is Easy To Use, Easy To Update and Easy To Print.

4. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained 
   in this Database is accurate.  HOWEVER, YOU USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.  
   YOU AGREE NOT TO HOLD ME OR ANYONE ELSE LIBEL FOR ANYTHING THAT MAY OCCUR, 
   INCLUDING HEALTH PROBLEMS, AS A RESULT OF YOUR USING THE INFORMATION 
   CONTAINED IN THE FILES "README.1ST", "INFO.TXT" AND/OR THE "FOODLIST.MDB".
   However, you should know that I use "DIETPLAN" for my own menu planning.

*****      MAKE COPIES OF THE THREE "DIETPLAN" FILES NOW !!!!    *****
5. Put the three files (README.1ST, INFO.TXT and FOODLIST.MDB) into your 
   Microsoft "ACCESS 1.1" directory. You may want to create a Sub-Directory
   (DIETPLAN, etc.) to put the files into.  Start your Microsoft "Windows 3.1"
   and Microsoft "ACCESS 1.1". 
   
6. To use "DIETPLAN":
      A.  OPEN the DIETPLAN Database File by Clicking on FOODLIST.MDB.
      B.  OPEN the DIETPLAN  TABLE.
	    a.  Put an X or x (Upper or Lower Case "x") in the "X" Column 
		Opposite All The Food Items that you will Eat For One Day.
      C.  CLOSE the TABLE when you have marked all of the Food Items.
      D.  OPEN the DIETPLAN  QUERY.
	     a.  Make sure that All of the Food Items You Will Eat for 
		 One Day Are Listed in the QUERY.
      E.  CLOSE the QUERY.
      F.  OPEN the DIETPLAN  REPORT.  (Press ENTER or Click PREVIEW)
	     a.  Make sure that the Printer is Set Up for LANDSCAPE.
	     b.  PRINT the REPORT.  Letter Quality is easier to read.

That is all there is to do.

If you want to make changes to the database "DIETPLAN" do so by making 
changes in the TABLE.  You can Up-Date the information, already in the 
Database TABLE, by typing the new information into the row that you want 
to change.  You can Delete Food Items in the TABLE by deleting the row.  
You can Add New Items in the TABLE, by clicking the menu bar items 
RECORDS.....DATA ENTRY and enter the new item's information.  
Please note that the ID numbers in the far left column are to allow food 
items to appear in their proper group.  You can reassign ID if you wish.  
To Add a New Food Item use 3 numbers, if necessary, instead of 2 to the ID
to locate the new item in its proper place, as I have done. You can change 
any of the Titles in the DIETPLAN  REPORT, or any of the Standard/Maximum 
Quantities shown on the DIETPLAN  REPORT, etc.  You can Add New Columns 
to meet your specific needs.  You can Hide or Delete Columns that you 
do not want.   See your Microsoft "ACCESS 1.1" User's Guide for details.

THIS IS FREEWARE. IF YOU DISTRIBUTE THIS TO ANYONE DO NOT MAKE ANY PROFIT
AND DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES UNLESS YOU LIST THE CHANGES IN A SPECIAL FILE.

Please read next page .................... Gerald Greco (originator)

"DIETPLAN"  (page 2)....................... Gerald Greco (originator)

I have entered over 150 possible menu items into a computer database, 
set up to list the items designated and give the totals of various categories 
(calories, protein, etc.)  The final menu's totals are compared to desired 
amounts, and the variances are listed.  A brief description of the main 
sources and criteria of the report are listed below.

1. The data under the column headings ("Food Description", "Serving", 
   "Wt (gm)"......."Cholstr (mg)") came from the following sources:
    a. If the Food Description includes a brand name ("Kraft", etc.) most 
       of the data came from the product's label.  Items not listed on the 
       label are from source (b) below.  PLEASE NOTE:  NEW LABELING LAWS 
       in 1994 forced food labels to change.  You can use these changes
       to ADD or UP DATE the PRODUCTS that YOU USE.
    b. Other printed authoritative sources were used when possible (Recent 
       material distributed by medical groups, etc.) 

2. The "Maximum Daily Amount" (M. D. A.) was based on:
    a. Servings and Weight (gm):  No Maximum amounts.  Please note that 
	grams (gm) is the best unit of measurements to use, since you can 
	pro-rate all other quantities based upon the weight in grams (gm).
	If 100 gm of XYZ = 200 Calories and 21 gm of Protein, then
	   200 gm of XYZ = 400 Calories and 42 gm of Protein, etc.
    b. Calories:  Maximum is what ever the total is, up to 2,000 calories.  
	You can change this amount, if necessary.
    c. Protein (gm):  Maximum is what ever the total is, up to 50 gm.  
	Note: 50 gm/day is recommended.    (1 gram of Protein = 4 Calories).
    d. Total Fat (gm):  Maximum is less than 30% of Total Calories.
	(Total Calories x 30% x 1 gm/9 Cal.)   (1 gram of Fat = 9 Calories).
    e. Saturated Fat (gm):  Maximum is less than 10% of Total Calories.
	(Total Calories x 10% x 1 gm/9 Calories). 
    f. Mono Unsaturated Fat (gm):  Maximum is less than 15% of Total Calories. 
	(Total Calories x 15% x 1 gm/9 Calories).
    g. Poly Unsaturated Fat (gm):  Maximum is less than 10% of Total Calories. 
	(Total Calories x 10%  x 1 gm/9 Calories).
    h. Carbohydrates (gm):  Maximum is less than 60% of Total Calories.
	(Total Calories x 60% x 1 gm/4 Cal.) (1 gram of Carbo. = 4 Calories).
    i. Potassium [K+] (mg):  Maximum is what ever the total is, up to 
	3,000 mg. Ignore Potassium Maximums Amounts Unless You Are On A 
	Restricted Diet.  You can change this amount, if necessary.
    j. Sodium [Na+] (mg):  Maximum is what ever the total is, up to 2,400 mg.
    k. Cholesterol (mg):  Maximum is 100 mg per 1,000 Calories, up to 300 mg.

Please note that Herbs and Spices are NOT included, since only small amounts 
are consumed. The entire day's food consumption should be included in each 
Printed REPORT.  The ID numbers on the Food List have the following Prefix:
 BP = Bread, Pasta, etc.        FO = Fat, Oils, etc.       MS = Miscellaneous
 DP = Dairy Products            FR = Fruit                 VG = Vegetables
 FH = Fish                      MP = Meat

1 Food Calorie = 1,000 regular Heat Calories 
1 gram (gm) = 1,000 milligrams (mg) = 0.035274 ounces (oz)
1 ounce (oz) = 28.3495 grams (gm) = 28349.5 milligrams (mg)
100 grams (gm) = 3.5274 ounces (oz)

"DIETPLAN" was created by:   Gerald Greco
			     3755 Crow Canyon Rd.
			     San Ramon, CA.  94583
			     ggreco@netcom.com