Novel software applications using nutrient databases

Computer software facilitates the use of nutrient data by both research and clinical users. Numerous embellishments have been added to contemporary software in response to user needs. Recent embellishments include: (1) the addition of a scale to a computer application for calculating controlled diets, (2) adapting a database application for use with a college nutrition text, (3) providing access to a locked research database, and (4) adding new nutrient values to current and previous databases for trend analysis. These applications illustrate the value added to software by cooperative endeavors between developers and users.