MyFoodAdvisor(TM) Launched by ADA

Filed in archive Diet , Information , Resources on August 11, 2008

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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has launched an online nutrition tool - MyFoodAdvisor(TM) - in order to provide food information to people with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and even those looking to lose weight.

This interactive tool compares foods by 22 different nutrients, suggests healthy alternatives, and analyzes what you currently eat. Portion sizes are standardized, based on the American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association exchange lists so all carbohydrate-containing foods are shown in servings of about 15 grams of carbohydrate.

This tool appeals to so many looking for nutrition information: people with diabetes because of the consistent portions of carbohydrates and proteins; people with or at risk for heart disease because of the option to search by fiber, sodium and saturated fats; and people with kidney disease because potassium and phosphorous information is included, which is not listed on standard nutrition labels.

MyFoodAdvisor(TM) is one great tool for intended users to help them scrutinize if a food item is really good for them, find healthy recipes or create your own dish from the huge database of different foods and food information.

Read more from ADA press release.