MealMate: A nutrition planning database (C) Do-Dat Ind. It is the intent of DO-DAT INDUSTRIES to provide software so user friendly that no manual is required. Some hints, however, are in order. Do not use this disk without first making a backup copy. Think of it as an IQ test. No backup and you flunk. Put your original disk in a safe place away from heat, electric wires, speakers etc. It is an excellent idea to write protect your copy except when you intend to use the append feature. MealMate is a planning aid for anyone on a carefully controlled diet. MealMate is an easily operated program that can present nutritional information on many common foods. It can also combine the information from meal plans or menus to check the total nutritional content of a planned diet. MealMate should make it easier to plan more varied meals or to help in choosing substitutes for hard to find diet items. MealMate should be a big help to anyone preparing meals that have to meet strict requirements for calories, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and especially food exchanges.