
 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook                                           



                              VITACAL VERSION 2.3







                                   V I T A C A L

                      YOUR
                           COMPLETE
                                   VITAMIN
                                          MINERAL
                                                 AND
                                                    CALORIE
                                                           TRACKER











           VITACAL  is  a  User  Supported program.  The concept of
           User Supported software affords you  an  opportunity  to
           have   quality   products   without  the  high  cost  of
           marketing.  It also allows you to fully test the product
           to see if it meets your needs before you must commit any
           money.  If, after  a  60  test  period,  you  find  this
           program useful, please send the author the sum of $24.95
           You   may   freely  pass  copies  to  other  people  for
           evaluation as long as there is NO charge for the  copies
           and it is distributed in its entirety.
























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                        S Y S T E M   R E Q U I R E M E N T S


           VITACAL 2.3 requires an IBM PC/XT/AT or true compatible
           running MS-DOS 2.0 or later, and 200K free memory.

           A  Hard Disk is recommended for ease of use.
           A  single  Floppy  disk  system  will  require  FREQUENT
           swapping of disks, but will work.

           Color  capability  is  recommended,  but colors for this
           program were selected  to  allow  use  on  a  monochrome
           monitor with minimum loss of information.

           A  graphics  adapter  is required if you wish to display
           the data in a graphical format, but is not required  for
           any other action, including numerical printouts.


          VITACAL (c) is the copywrited product of FLIEGWEG Software.
          All rights reserved.  Sale of this program without the
          written permission of FLIEGWEG Software is specifically
          prohibited.






































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                 [                  N O T I C E                   ]

                    Read the disclaimer before using the program.

                                     DISCLAIMER

           VITACAL,  including programs, data and documentation, is
           distributed  as  is, with no guarantee that it will work
           correctly  in  any  or  all  situations.    The   author
           specifically   disclaims  any  and  all  guarantees  and
           warranties, expressed and  implied,  including  but  not
           limited  to  implied  warranties  of  medical  accuracy,
           marketability and fitness for a particular purpose, with
           respect  to  the  program  code  or   its   accompanying
           documentation.   In  no event shall the author be liable
           for any medical problem, loss of  profit  or  any  other
           damage,  commercial  or  otherwise,  including,  but not
           limited to, special, incidental, consequential or  other
           damages arising out of the use or inability to use these
           programs  and  or  files,  even  if  the Author has been
           advised of the possibility of such damages, or  for  any
           claim by any other party.  The program can and will make
           recommendations  that  are  not  valid in the particular
           circumstances of its use: the user  is  responsible  for
           verifying the validity of any item before acting upon it
           in  any manner.  The program can and will fail resulting
           in loss of data when operated: FLIEGWEG Software  and/or
           Rommie  G Brewer shall not be held liable or responsible
           for any such loss.  Should the program prove  defective,
           you  (the  user) assume the entire cost of all necessary
           repair,  servicing,  or  correction.   All  offers   are
           subject  to  change  or  withdrawal  without  notice  or
           notification of  any  kind.   The  use  of  the  program
           constitutes  total  agreement  and  acceptance  of  this
           disclaimer.


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 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Contents                    4 






                                    V I T A C A L
                          T A B L E   O F   C O N T E N T S

            System Requirements .......................  2
            Notice/Disclaimer .........................  3
            Table of Contents .........................  4
            Installation of VITACAL ...................  6
              Hard Disk Users  ........................  7
              Floppy Disk Users  ......................  8
            General Intent of VITACAL .................  9
            What Does VITACAL Track? .................. 10
            Intended Audience ......................... 10
            Personal Data Security .................... 11
            General Disclaimers ....................... 12
            How to use VITACAL ........................ 13
            General Information  ...................... 13
              Steps - in order - to run VITACAL ....... 14
            Screens Common To Several Programs  ....... 15
               Unable To Find A File Or Program ....... 15
               Work A Different Person ................ 15
               Specify a Quantity of Food ............. 16
            VITA - Central Menu  ...................... 17
               Harassment Counter ..................... 18
            Requirements Determination/Modification  .. 19
               Introduce a New Person ................. 19
               Manual Specification of Requirements ... 20
            Add/Modify A Food Item  ................... 21
               Modify A Food .......................... 22
               Add A Food ............................. 23
               Copy Food From One Category To Another . 24
               Delete a Food From a Category .......... 24
               Add a New Food Category ................ 24
               Look at an Individual Food Item ........ 24
               Build A Recipe ......................... 25
            Put In Your Activities and Meals  ......... 27
               Track All .............................. 27
               Put In What You Have Eaten ............. 28
               Put in your daily Activities ........... 30
               Change your Weight ..................... 30
            Analysis Section  ......................... 31
               Specify Values To Display .............. 32
               Graph Your Data ........................ 33
               Look At One Days Data Display .......... 34
               Multiple Day Average Numerical Display . 34
            Utilities ................................. 35
               Change the Paths ....................... 35
               Start New Configuration Files .......... 36
               Remove a person ........................ 37
               Remove a Food Category ................. 37
               Change Configuration on a remote disk .. 37
               Save Configuration on a different disk . 37
               Display Data Files ..................... 37
               Change a person's password or data file. 38
               Specify The Default Demonstration File . 39
            Medical Basis of Calculations ............. 40




 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Contents                    5 




            APPENDIXES
            APPENDIX A: Special Notes & Warnings ...... 41
            APPENDIX B. Version Number Description..... 43
            APPENDIX C: Registration .................. 44
            APPENDIX D: Distribution .................. 46
            APPENDIX E: Help and Support BBS's......... 47























































 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Installation                6 




                              INSTALLATION

           NOTE:  For  those  currently  using  VITACAL 2.0/2.2 and
           upgrading to VITACAL 2.3, copy EXE files ONLY.   DO  NOT
           copy the new data files to your working disks.

           This  installation  discussion  assumes you have the two
           distribution disks that contain  the  programs  and  the
           data  files.   If  you have them in a compressed format,
           such as one designed for storage on a BBS, you will need
           to run the appropriate program to return them to  normal
           size before attempting anything further.

           What  you  need  to  type will be in all CAPITAL letters
           followed by the symbol <CR>.  <CR> indicates you  should
           press  the  Carriage  Return (or equivalent key) on your
           computer.  Information on what is happening and what you
           should do will be in primarily  lower  case,  like  this
           paragraph.

           Failure  to  run the UTILITIES program has been the most
           common problem.  You MUST run (8) UTILITIES segment  (4)
           SETTINGS to tell VITACAL where you are putting your data
           files.

           +-----------------------------------------------------------+
           |                                                           |
           |                       *** NOTE: ***                       |
           |                                                           |
           |         You MUST run the UTILITIES program the            |
           |         first time you run VITACAL to tell the            |
           |         programs where the data is located.               |
           |         Otherwise the programs will not run.              |
           |                                                           |
           +-----------------------------------------------------------+


























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                                +------------------+
                                |  HARD DISK USERS |
                                +------------------+
           There  are  three  batch  files  included  on Disk 1 for
           installation of VITACAL on  Drive  C:  of  a  Hard  Disk
           system.

               VI-INSTL.BAT - copies installation batch to hard disk

               HDINSTL.BAT - Installation program
                  It makes the following subdirectories on the hard
                  disk and copies the appropriate program files.
                    C:\VITA
                    C:\VITA\FOD
                    C:\VITA\PRS
          
               VITACAL.BAT  - runs VITACAL

            To Install VITACAL, put disk #1 in Drive A:, move to
            Drive C: and type
               A:VI-INSTL    <CR>

           The batch file will tell you when to swap Master Disks.
           After you have installed VITACAL on your Hard Disk:
           Type

              VITACAL  <CR>

           Select  Option  8  to  run  the UTILITIES program.  Then
           perform segment (4) 'Settings' to tell VITACAL where you
           are  keeping  your  data  files.    If   you   ran   the
           installation    program   without   change,   then   the
           information shown will be correct and all you need to do
           is press the F10 key.  If you used a  hard  drive  other
           than  C:  or some set of subdirectories other than those
           called for in the installation program,  then  you  MUST
           specify them so the program can find its data files.
























 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Installation                8 




                           +-----------------------+
                           |   FLOPPY DRIVE SYSTEM |
                           +-----------------------+

           There  is  not  a  requirement to 'Install' Vitacal on a
           floppy disk system: it will  run  as  delivered  on  the
           floppy  disks  (after  the  UTILITIES, of course), but I
           highly recommend you make backups of  the  Master  Disks
           and  run  the program from them.  As Disk 2 includes the
           documentation files, there is not enough  room  to  have
           more  than  one  person's data file on it.  When copying
           the master Disk  2,  I  suggest  you  do  not  copy  the
           documentation files onto the working copy of Disk 2.


  NOTES on specific files by Name and purpose

           SubDirectory C:\VITA
                  VI2-FIG.CNF     (Configuration data file)
                    must be on each disk with an .EXE program
                  ACTIV.DAT - holds calorie usage for each exercise
                    must be on disk with VI2-DIN.EXE

           Sub-Subdirectory  C:\VITA\PRS
                  All files with extension   .PRS  (indicates person)
                          example  DEMO.PRS
                  DIETPRS.PRS - The file with names of all individuals
                                  using the program on this machine

           Sub-Subdirectory  C:\VITA\FOD
                  CATTY.DAT - Names of all the food categories
                  All files with extension .DAT (indicates food category)
                          example VEGGIES.DAT




























 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Intent                      9 




                          GENERAL INTENT OF VITACAL

           This  program  is  designed  to  be  used  as a guide to
           healthier living.  It is  only  designed  as  a  general
           reference  and  should  not  replace  consultation  with
           medical personnel nor should it replace careful planning
           of activities or dietary planning.

           You  are  trying  to  control  the  calories you take in
           versus the  calories  you  expend  while  maintaining  a
           healthy  diet  consisting  of  the required vitamins and
           minerals.  That is where VITACAL (c) comes  in.   Rather
           than  restrict  what you eat, it allows you to plan your
           lifestyle around healthy activities  and  healthy  foods
           that YOU ENJOY.

           The  program  will  analyze  your  basic  life-style  to
           determine your requirements for calorie  intake  and  14
           vitamins and minerals.  Daily intake of these items will
           be   recommended   in   two   formats;  1)  Federal  RDA
           recommendations, and 2) you may also manually substitute
           your own requirements for those listed in part  two,  if
           you disagree with the program's determinations.

           After  the  basic requirements have been determined, the
           program will track your actions over a (continuing)  one
           year period.  Each day, you must enter your food intake,
           activities,  and  weight  into the program.  The program
           will calculate your intake and your output and store  it
           in  your  data  file.  At your leisure, you may have the
           program analyze your actions and show you how  you  have
           been  doing.  This is available for any specified period
           of time, with a specified starting date and ending date.
           NOTE: While the input section will 'roll over' the  year
           (i.e.   will allow you to put in data from Dec 87 to Jan
           88, etc) the analysis programs are not as versatile.  To
           analyze this data, you would need to analyze from ' 1 to
           31 Dec, then from 1 to 31 Jan separately' to get a valid
           picture.

                                 DAILY WEIGHT CHECK

           While  most  diet  plans recommend you weigh only once a
           week, I require daily  weigh-ins.   WHY?   Very  simple.
           Diet programs are trying to boost your confidence in the
           plan  by  always  showing  you  as 'losing' weight.  The
           weight of a normal person, even one involved in  a  true
           starvation  diet,  will  go  up or down by 2% on a daily
           basis just based on water retention.  By limiting you to
           one weigh-in per week, they hope to show you the overall
           trend  towards  a  lower  weight.   This  program   will
           graphically  show you the entire time period on a day by
           day basis and show you the overall trend.  (An  analysis
           of  1  Aug  to  30 Sep will show 61 separate points over
           that period and allow you  to  see  the  overall  trend,
           including fluctuations.)





 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Intent                      10 




                               WHAT DOES VITACAL TRACK

            Daily Calories
            Weight
            Protein (G)
            Fat (G)
            Fat saturated (G)
            Fat mono unsaturated (G)
            Fat poly unsaturated (G)
            Cholesterol (G)
            Carbohydrates
            Calcium (Mg)
            Phosphorus (Mg)
            Iron (Mg)
            Potassium (Mg)
            Sodium (Mg)
            VIT A (IU)
            VIT B1 (Mg) - Thiamine
            VIT B2 (Mg) - Riboflavin
            VIT B3 (Mg) - Niacine
            VIT C (Mg) - Ascorbic Acid
            Fiber (G)
            Magnesium (Mg)
            VIT D (IU)

                                  INTENDED AUDIENCE

           The  program  is  designed  to be used in a multitude of
           settings: 1) by a single individual tracking his/her own
           actions, 2) at a health club, or similar  establishment,
           where the clientele is allowed to track their activities
           on  the  club computer, or 3) in a medical establishment
           tracking the performance of  their  patients.   Password
           protection for the personal data files can be invoked to
           restrict  the  access of others, if desired; or not used
           if privacy is not an issue.  While the protection  level
           is  minimal,  it  is sufficient to prevent a casual user
           from looking at others data without authorization.

           The  program  will run on a machine with a hard disk, or
           one with only floppy disk drives.  It assumes that  each
           of  the  3  major  segments (1.  programs, 2.  personnel
           files, and 3.  food data files) is stored on a different
           drive and/or in different  subdirectories.   On  a  hard
           disk    system,    this    may   simply   be   different
           sections/paths.  On a floppy system,  the  programs  are
           stored  on one disk, and the personal and food files may
           be stored on a separate disk.













 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Intent                      11 



                               PERSONAL DATA SECURITY

           The  programs  are  designed to provide a small level of
           security for personal data.   This  is  accomplished  by
           requiring  the  use  of a password in order to access an
           individual's file.  The  decision  to  use  or  not  use
           password  control  is  determined by the system operator
           when the program is configured.  This may be changed  at
           any time (without affecting the programs or data) in the
           UTILITY segment.

           When  an  individual is introduced to the program, he is
           requested to put in  his  personal  password.   This  is
           required  for 'Introduction' whether password protection
           is implemented  or  not.   There  is  not  an  automatic
           default password.  The password should be something that
           can  be easily remembered, but uncommon enough to not be
           guessed by someone playing with the system.  (The  SYSOP
           can  read  and  change  anyone's  password  through  the
           UTILITY program.)  This password is stored  in  code  in
           one  of  the  files.   If  'password' is implemented, an
           individual will be asked to put in the  proper  password
           whenever  they  want  to access the file.  That includes
           each time a person changes to a different segment of the
           program (such  as  from  analysis  to  putting  in  your
           activities.)

           There is also a master password that the system operator
           puts  in  through  the  UTILITY  program that will allow
           access to any file.  I highly recommend that it  not  be
           'SECRET', 'PRIVATE', your own name or any similar common
           phrases  that  some unauthorized individual might easily
           think of.

           WARNING:  The  password  protection  allows only minimal
           protection.  Any reasonably competent hacker  can  break
           the code in a short period.

























 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook                                           12 




                             GENERAL DISCLAIMERS



                               MEDICAL ACCURACY

           While  VITACAL  has  been  written  as an aid to healthy
           living, it is not a medical diagnostic tool and  is  not
           officially   approved   by   any   medical  association.
           Recommendations and values  have  been  determined  from
           various books and manuals on food requirements.  While I
           have   attempted  to  evaluate  the  various  data,  its
           validity must always be in question.

           The RDA recommendations are from data distributed by the
           US Dept of Health.


                 CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE MAJOR CHANGES IN LIFESTYLE

           The  calculations  and  recommendations  are based on an
           average person with average eating habits  and  activity
           levels.   They  are  intended  only  to suggest possible
           minor alterations in your habits to improve your health.
           Any radical changes in your life style  should  only  be
           attempted after consultation with your doctor.

           People  who are pregnant and people who have any disease
           or any health problems should not use this  program,  as
           it is not designed for your special circumstances.


                               LACK OF PRIVACY OF DATA

           While  password  protection  has  been designed into the
           data files, they are only MINIMUM level protection.  Any
           semi-competent  computer  hacker  could  break  into   a
           program  and  read the results.  It is also possible for
           others to accidentally  break  the  code  and  read  the
           files.

                          ABOUT THE AUTHOR'S QUALIFICATIONS

           I  am  not  a  doctor  nor health specialist.  I have NO
           training in dietary requirements nor any similar  field.
           I am a 'technocrat' with a BSME and an MSIT.















 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook             How to Use                    13 




                              HOW TO USE VITACAL

           The  following will be a mini explanation of the various
           segments of VITACAL and  what  they  will  do  for  you.
           Additionally,  it will give a starting point for running
           the various program segments.


                        GENERAL NOTES COMMON TO MOST PROGRAMS

           In cases where a one character response will perform the
           next  option, I have used 'hot keys.'  That is, you will
           not need to press any key other than the one  indicating
           your  choice.   These  keys  are  indicated in GREEN for
           users with a  color  monitor.   In  other  cases,  where
           responses exist beyond a one-key level, you will need to
           press  a  RETURN or ENTER, depending on your machine, to
           indicate your choice is complete.

           When  setting the date, all input is via the arrow keys.
           They will move you from day to month to  year,  etc  and
           either increase or decrease the entry, depending on what
           you press.

           If  the  program requires data files and you do not have
           the current version, it  will  tell  you.   In  selected
           cases,  the  programs  will  automatically return to the
           central menu.

































 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Tutorial                    14 




                            INTRODUCTION

           This  tutorial is intended to walk you through the first
           time you use VITACAL.  It will point out the actions you
           need to take, in their correct order, each time you  use
           VITACAL.

           I  will  assume  you  have  installed  the  program,  as
           indicated in the manual, on a hard  disk  (Floppy  users
           will  be told by the program when it can not find a file
           and/or program it  needs  and  prompted  to  swap  disks
           accordingly.)

           NOTE:  The  symbol  <CR>  indicates you should press the
           RETURN key.

           VITACAL  2.3  has  the  ability  to determine if you are
           using a 101/102 keyboard.  If so, you will be allowed to
           select whether you prefer to  use  the  dedicated  arrow
           keys  or the arrows on the numeric keypad.  You make the
           selection by pressing the F2  function  key.   The  keys
           selected  are displayed on the central menu of each sub-
           program, along with the correct configuration of the NUM
           Lock/CAPS Lock keys.  If these keys are incorrectly set,
           the display will flash the correct configuration.

           STEP-by-STEP order for first time users

           VITA

           (8) UTILITIES
              (4) SETTINGS
                 F10 (IF THERE ARE NO CHANGES).
           These  steps  are  critical.  Therefore, the highlighted
           selection  bar  will  automatically  appear   on   these
           options.   If  you  ran the Installation routine without
           changes, then pressing the <CR> after (8) and (4),  then
           pressing the F10 key is all you have to do.

           Determine Requirements
             Introduce new person to the system

           Data Input
             Weight
             Food
             Activities

           Analysis
             One Day
             Multi Day
             Graph

           Add/Modify Food
             as required







 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook             Common Screens                15 





           This is what you will see if you try to run a segment of
           the  program  that  is  not in the drive expected by the
           program.



            VI2-REQ, the program to Determine Your Daily Requirements is
            not on this disk
            Please put in the disk with VI2-REQ and press RETURN
                               OR
            Press   F   to see the files on the disk
            Press       any other key to exit this segment




           If you press the letter F, it will show you the files on
           the  disk  drive and/or subdirectory where it expects to
           find the file.  It will then give you the opportunity to
           swap disks and try again (by  pressing  the  <CR>  )  or
           press  any  other  key  to  return to the previous level
           where you were working.

           To  allow a quick termination of the program, most input
           segments allow you to use a Control C (^C) to  stop  the
           program and return the computer to the 'SYSTEM' level.



           WORK A DIFFERENT PERSON
    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

 Press ESC to Abort


 Select new person to work
 Number


   1   VERSION 2.0A  6
   2   DEMO NSTRATION
   3   ROMMIE BREWER

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           You will see this screen often if you are not set as the
           default  individual  to  work.   To select the person to
           work, simply type in the number and press <CR>,  or  use
           the  arrow keys to move the hi-lighted bar to the person
           and press <CR>.  Note that Line 1 is the Version of this
           particular data file, along with  the  total  number  of
           entries.








 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook             Common Screens                16 



           Specify Quantity of food
    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

                              VITACAL VERSION 2.3
              Standard Serving Sizes for Beef braised/simmered lean&fat
     Servings   1.0  Serving
     Ounces       3.00
     Grams       85.00

 Approximate weights and measures
  1 Teaspoon    = .16 Ounce
  3 Teaspoons   =   1 Tablespoon = .5 Ounce
  2 Tablespoons =   1 Ounce
  4 Tablespoons = .25 Cup
 16 Tablespoons =   1 Cup   =  8 fluid ounces
  2 Cups =          1 Pint  = 16 fluid ounces


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           Here  is  where  you  specify  how  much of the item you
           consumed.  The item in question is displayed in line  2.
           Lines  3,4  and 5 are the units you are entering and the
           standard serving size by  Servings,  Ounces,  or  Grams.
           The  unit  of  measure  you are entering is displayed in
           inverse video and your cursor is beside that  unit.   To
           change  the unit of measure, press 'S' for servings, 'O'
           for ounces, or 'G' for  grams.   Any  numbers  you  have
           entered  will be erased and your cursor will move to the
           new area.  You may also  move  around  using  the  arrow
           keys.

           The  standard  serving size is specified to the right of
           the units.  Note that the SERVING option is how many  of
           the  servings  in  the  size specified you consumed.  In
           this example, if you entered 2, it would assume you  had
           two  .5  cup servings.  The grams and ounce serving size
           is for information only and relates back to the .5  cup.
           If  you  moved  to  the  ounce area and typed in a 2, it
           would assume you meant you  had  consumed  2  ounces  of
           canned  apple  juice, NOT 2 times the 4.4 ounce serving.
           If you do not specify a quantity,  the  program  assumes
           you had 0 amount of it.



















 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook            VITA - the Central Menu        17 



           Now  we  will  run  through the actual program segments.
           Here I will explain what each segment actually does  and
           how to use it.



                      VITA - the Central Menu


           VITA
           The central menu.  Will direct which program will be run.

           You  typed  VITA  from the operating system level OR you
           told it to return to the Central Menu from  any  of  the
           sub-programs.

    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

               VITACAL VERSION 2.3A
        Copyright 1990 by FLIEGWEG SOFTWARE
 You have until 18 FEB 1991 to register this program
            Unregistered Evaluation Copy
                    CENTRAL MENU


   1 - Put In Your Activities and Meals
   2 - Review your Calorie/Vitamin History
   3 - Add Foods to the Food Data Files
   4 - Determine Your Daily Requirements
   5 - How to Register this Program
   6 - Terminate (stop) the Program
   7 - Descriptions of the different sections     <-----
   8 - Utilities Section (file location, set data to zero, etc)

 RED indicates a warning
 GREEN indicates a Hot Key. NO RETURN required

 VITACAL will look for data files in the following directories
 PEOPLE D:\VITA\PRS\                    FOOD D:\VITA\FOD\
 Use dedicated arrow pad   NUM Lock On
     F2 change arrow pad   CAPS Lock off


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           This  is  how you select which segment you would like to
           run.  All programs have a way to return to  here.   This
           allows you to run VITACAL without having to remember the
           odd  names  I give to each program element.  Notice that
           the version  number  of  the  program  is  part  of  the
           heading.   That  is  common  to all segments, so you can
           check if you are trying to run a mixed set of versions.

           The  Numbers  will  show up in Green on a color monitor,
           indicating that these are 'hot  keys'.   Depressing  the
           key without a <CR> will run that segment.

           You may also select the area you wish to go to by moving




 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook            VITA - the Central Menu        18 



           the hi-lit bar to that segment and pressing <CR>.

           Note  that  the  expected  paths  to  the data files are
           shown.

           There  IS  a  harassment  section.  If, after 60 days of
           use, you have not registered the program, a  'HARASSMENT
           COUNTER'  will  appear  when  you go from one segment to
           another.  It in no way hurts any of  the  programs,  but
           allows  you  to ponder the advantages of registering the
           program.  Press your <CR> three times to continue.   The
           date it is activated is displayed at the top of the VITA
           Menu.  This is my subtle way of tingling the conscience.

















































 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Requirements                19 




           DETERMINE YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
           This  segment is where you introduce a new person to the
           system and  change  the  specifications  of  a  previous
           person (for example, your manual input of requirements).
           Note  that the person currently being worked is shown in
           line 5.


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 Male / Female (M/F)                           |M|         Calori  2589
 Your Frame Size (S-M-L)                       |M|         RMRCal  1726
 Your Height (cm inches):                      |68 |       100BMR   119
 Your Weight ( kg pounds):                     |167|       RecWet   151
 Enter Your Age:                               |30 |       Protei    56
 Do you exercise 3 times/week for 30min):      |Y|         Fat       87
 Use Metric System (Y/N)                       |N|         FatUns     0
                                                           FatMon     0
                                                           FatPol     0
                                                           Choles     0
                                                           Carbo      0
                                                           Calc     800
                                                           Phos     800
                                                           Iron      10
                                                           Potas   1875
                                                           Sodium  1100
                                                           Vit A   5000
                                                           Vit B1     1
                                                           Vit B2     2
                                                           Vit B3    18
                                                           Vit C     60
                                                           Fiber      0
          F7 = calculations       F10 = complete           Magnes   350
                                                           Vit D      5


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           When you first introduce a new person to the program (or
           if  you  want  to  change  your  data  to  determine new
           requirements <such as a change in age>), it will ask you
           to put in your height, weight, age, sex, etc,  and  then
           calculate your requirements.  Pressing the F10 indicates
           you are finished, and the program will then build a data
           file  for the individual.  If you accidentally press F10
           before you are finished, allow the program to build  the
           data  file,  then go in and change the requirements.  No
           harm has been done.  The data file does  not  change  in
           size once created: space is allocated completely at this
           time  for the normal data.  It takes a while since it is
           creating and 'zeroizing' the data storage  areas.   This
           assures  there is enough space on the storage medium for
           the individuals entire annual database.

           You  move  up  and down in the display using the up/down
           arrows.  The name for the  value  you  are  changing  is




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           highlighted,  as is your location on the line.  The size
           of the field is denoted by the '|' symbols.

           If  you  want to see the effect of changing your values,
           press the  F7  key.   The  calculated  requirements  are
           displayed  on the right hand side of the display screen.
           The program automatically makes these calculations  when
           you  exit  this segment, so this is only an easy way for
           you to see what affects different answers may have.

           Be  sure  to  set  metric  or english units first.  That
           affects  how  the  other  values  are  calculated.   The
           program  has  some default limits in it, such as minimum
           and  maximum  heights.   If  you  put  in  a  value  not
           acceptable  to  the  program,  it  will  revert  to  the
           default.  This value is not immediately displayed on the
           screen.  You can only see it by exiting this segment and
           returning to here.


           Key 4 - Manual Requirements

           MANUAL REQUIREMENTS
           If  you  disagree  with  any  of  the  requirements  for
           vitamins and minerals, you may go in and change them  on
           the  manual  input display.  This will have no effect on
           the program, as both the RDA and Manual requirements are
           displayed for information only.

           This   section   works  like  the  initial  introduction
           section.  Note the BMR value that says -DO NOT  CHANGE-.
           This  value  is crucial to properly determining the rate
           at which you burn calories: changing it without  KNOWING
           what  you  are  doing  will  drastically  impact program
           accuracy.  The option is included for those who need  to
           make changes.

           Note  that  I  have  a  recommended FAT intake.  This is
           calculated as the maximum percentage  of  calories  from
           fat recommended by the RDA.

           Key 5: Reset Manual Requirements to RDA:
           This  is  a quick way to reset any changes you have made
           in your requirements back  to  the  original  calculated
           values.

           Key 6: Save your requirements:
           After  you  have  made  changes  to  your  RDA or Manual
           requirements, a warning will appear on the  menu  screen
           telling   you   to  save  the  changes.   They  are  NOT
           automatically changed.  This feature was incorporated to
           allow you to see the requirements for  different  people
           without actually having to start a data file for them.

           Key 7:  Display your requirements:
           As it says, this will show you the current requirements.






 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Add/Modify Food Items       21 



                        ADD FOODS TO THE FILE

           Key 2 from VITA - Add foods to the files

           ADD/MODIFY FOODS
           This  is  where  you  can  add  your favorite foods to a
           category, and move foods from one category  to  another.
           (I recommend you put your most commonly eaten foods into
           your  personal  category  for ease and speed of access.)
           You will be asked to  specify  the  category,  then  the
           food.   A  display  (similar  to that for modifying your
           requirements) will come up with the  various  categories
           of calories, vitamins, etc, for you to fill in.  Leaving
           either  the  ounces  or grams value blank will cause the
           program to calculate the missing one.  Putting  both  in
           will have the grams converted to the ounces equivalent.

           You  may  also  build a recipe by putting in the various
           ingredients, then specifying a serving size.  (It  looks
           and works very similar to the method used to put in your
           meals.)   It  calculates  the individual values from the
           totals of the various  foods,  and  divides  it  by  the
           number of servings per recipe.







































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           Key 1 - Modify a food
           Select a category
           Select a food to modify


           Display of the food data to change
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 Name----------------------           |Beef braised/simmered lean&fat|
 Ounces per serving ----- Oz          |    3|
 Grams   ''   ''   ------ G           |   85|
 Calories  ''  ''  ------             |  325|
 Protein ---------------- G           |   22|
 Fat -------------------- G           |   26|
 Fat saturated ---------- G           | 10.8|
 Fat mono unsaturated --- G           | 11.5|
 Fat poly unsaturated --- G           |   .9|
 Cholesterol ------------ G           |   87|
 Carbohydrates ---------- G           |    0|
 Calcium ---------------- Mg          |   11|
 Phosphorous ------------ Mg          |  163|
 Iron ------------------- Mg          |  2.5|
 Potassium -------------- Mg          |  163|
 Sodium ----------------- Mg          |   53|
 VIT. A ----------------- IU          |    0|
 VIT. B1 -Thiamine------- Mg          |    0|
 VIT. B2 --Riboflavin---- Mg          |   .1|
 VIT. B3 -Niacine-------- Mg          |    2|
 VIT. C --Ascorbic Acid-- Mg          |    0|
 Fiber **---------------- G           |*    |
                                  F10 = complete
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
           If  you  determine  that  any  food  item  has erroneous
           values, you can correct it using  this  option.   Simply
           move  to  the  line  in  question and put in the correct
           value.

           NOTE:  NO  calculations  are  performed at this point to
           change other  values.   The  program  assumes  that  all
           values  are correct except for the one you are changing.
           For example, if you change the serving from 3 ounces  to
           200 ounces, it will retain the 85 gram equivalent unless
           you manually change it.



















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           The second half of the change screen.
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 Magnesium **------------ Mg          |*    |
 VIT. D **--------------- IU          |*    |
 Units per Serving-------             |    1|
 Code for serving Description         |   12|
 Reserved for Future Mods             |     0|


   1   Average
   2   Cup
   3   Cut 2 in x 2 in x 1/4 in
   4   Fruit
   5   Link
   6   Medium
   7   Order
   8   Ounces
   9   Pat
   10  Pie
   11  Piece
   12  Serving
   13  Slice
   14  Slice 1/12 of cake
   15  Slice 1/16 of cake
                                  F10 = complete


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           Standard  procedures  for  moving  around  a  data field
           display in this  program.   It  doesn't  check  for  bad
           entries,  so  be  careful.   This  is  in  case you find
           missing data for one of the foods and want to update the
           file.  It also allows you to change the name of a food.

           Using  the  Page Up/Page Down keys will allow you to see
           the different codes for the serving descriptions.


           Key 2 - Add a food

           Here  is  where  you  add  your  own foods to the files.
           Again, you move around using the arrow keys, put in  the
           data,  and  tell  it  you  are finished by pressing F10.
           Since most information sheets on food will give you only
           ounces or grams, this section will take care of it.  Put
           in the one you know and it will calculate the other one.
           If you put in both, it assumes  ounces  is  correct  and
           calculates grams.  This cross calculation sometimes will
           cause the displayed value to differ from what you put in
           by a small amount.

           If the data is given as a percent RDA, then put it in as
           stated (i.e.  5%).  The percent sign following the value
           tells the program to compute the numerical value.

           Putting  in  an  asterick  (*)  indicates  the  value is
           unknown (and will be calculated as zero.)




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           Key 3 - Copy a Food

           This  option  allows  you to move foods into a different
           category where you can find them.  It  saves  trying  to
           remember where every food is located.

           Select  the  category  of  food you want to copy from by
           putting in the appropriate number.
           
           Select the food you want to copy.
           
           File to copy food to?
           This  is  the file that you want the food copied to.  It
           will be added as the last item.  Note that the  ORIGINAL
           food  is  not removed from the first category.  You must
           remove it using option 4.


           Key 4:  Remove a food from a category.

           Allows  you  to  remove  a food from a category, such as
           when you have copied it to another category or determine
           it is not accurate.   Select  the  food  in  the  normal
           manner.   The  program  will  move  the LAST food in the
           category to that spot and delete the selected food.


           Key 5: Add a new food category

           The  first  thing  you  must  do  to  add  a category is
           determine what you want to call it.  Using Page  Up/Page
           Down,  you  can  see  the  names already in use.  If you
           select a duplicate name, the program will tell  you  and
           return you to here.

           After  you  have  selected  a  display  name for the new
           category, you will need to select a file name.   It  can
           be  any combination of alphanumeric characters, but MUST
           NOT contain commas, periods, or other punctuation.   You
           can  see  names  already  in use by paging through them.
           Duplicate names are NOT permitted.


           Key  6:  Look  at  an  individual  food item (values not
           stored)

           Select  the  category  and  food in the standard manner.
           The program will then show you the 'quantity  selection'
           screen.   After  you  have  put  in the quantity you are
           interested in, the program will show you  the  calories,
           etc, for that quantity.










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           Key 7: BUILD A RECIPE
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                  VITACAL VERSION 2.3



 Name of Item


   1   VERSION 2.0A                          1   HAMBURGER        2
   2   Beef Products                         2   FRENCH FRIES     24
   3   Beverages                             3   COKE             3
   4   Vitamin Supplements
   5   Breakfast Cereals
   6   Fish and Shellfish
   7   Fruits & Fruit Juice
   8   Grain Products
   9   Legumes Nuts & Seeds
   10  Meat & Meat Products
   11  Dairy Products
   12  Cheeses
   13  Mixed Dishes
   14  Condiments - salt
   15  Nuts & Salty Snacks

 F7=Review                                              F10=Finished
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           Select ingredients for the recipe in the same manner you
           normally use when you put in your foods for the day.  (I
           used   the   same  routines  as  much  as  possible  for
           continuity, so they should be  very  familiar  by  now.)
           Once  the  ingredients are selected, press F10 just like
           before.  You will then process each individual food item
           to tell it the quantities of each.   After  it  has  the
           totals, you will go to the next segment.  Notice that on
           the  right  side of the display you can see the names of
           the foods you have entered  along  with  the  categories
           selected.






















 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Add/Modify Food Items       26 



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  What is the name of this food?
  COLA
  How many servings will it make?
  1
  How many items per serving
  1
  What is the serving type
  2


   1   Average
   2   Cup
   3   Cut 2 in x 2 in x 1/4 in
   4   Fruit
   5   Link
   6   Medium
   7   Order
   8   Ounces
   9   Pat
   10  Pie
   11  Piece
   12  Serving
   13  Slice
   14  Slice 1/12 of cake
   15  Slice 1/16 of cake
                                  F10 = complete




    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


           After  you  have  put  in everything, it will give you a
           chance to name the recipe so you can  recognize  it  and
           tell  what  the  serving  size  and  type is.  This will
           determine what is displayed  in  future  calls  to  this
           food.  Use the F10 to indicate you are finished.

           After  you  have  finished,  it  will  show you what the
           recipe actually calculates  out  to.   Were  you  really
           surprised at the results?


















 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook         Enter Activities  & Meals         27 




                 PUT IN YOUR ACTIVITIES AND MEALS

           On  a daily basis, you will need to put in what you have
           eaten and what you  have  done  (2  separate  segments.)
           Notice that the name of the individual being changed and
           the  date  for  which  the  data  is  being  entered  is
           displayed on the screen.

           This  program  segment  is the most complicated and time
           consuming of the group.  It is also the place where  you
           will spend the most time.

           Notice  the  'TRACKING  EVERYTHING'  display.   When you
           initially enter this segment (or select a new person) it
           will come up flashing 'TRACKING TOTALS ONLY'.   Tracking
           totals  is the main way the program is designed to work:
           all analysis is based on totals.  At the request of some
           of my users, I added this new option.  It creates a very
           simple file that is just a running list of what you have
           put in by name, amount, and calorie equivalent.   It  is
           there so you can check whether you actually included the
           baked  potato  you had with dinner last night, or listed
           the 5 mile run you did for exercise yesterday.   If  you
           erase  the file and press the F3 button, it will start a
           new one.  You look at this file with your word processor
           or equivalent program.

           WARNING:  this  file  'eats'  disk  space like a bandit.
           Check remaining disk space on a regular basis if you use
           it (daily, weekly, whatever.)

           Your  display will look like the following.  Notice that
           the date and time of entry are included, along with your
           'weight' for the day the data was entered.

           9 DEC 1989   00:49:07      Nutrition totals added?  N
           Beef braised/simmered lean&fat   226.95 gr     867.75  Cals
           WITHIN BY ONE-A-DAY              28.3 gr       0  Cals
           White bread - enriched           50 gr         130  Cals
           Rye bread                        25 gr         65  Cals
           Bacon broiled or fried crisp     60 gr         340  Cals
           Butter (1 pat or teaspoon)       10 gr         70  Cals
           Cheddar - 1 inch cube            25.5 gr       105  Cals
           Beans red kidney canned          85.8 gr       75.9  Cals
           Lettuce Iceberg                  59.28 gr      7.69  Cals
           Tomato raw (1 medium)            58.05 gr      10.75  Cals

            9 DEC 1989  22:20:34       182  Pounds
           Sleeping       5hr           15min         402 Cals
           Driving ca     0hr           30min         97 Cals
           Squash dur     1hr           8min          1206 Cals
           Sitting at     4hr           0min          408 Cals
           Lying at e    0hr            37min         52 Cals








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           Enter Meal Information

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  Are nutritional figures to be added
            to totals already entered ([Y]/N)


 If totals are not added, then previous entries
 will be erased and current data substituted.





    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           This is an important question.  If you are just starting
           to  enter  the  food for that day, say No.  It will then
           zeroize the values for that day and allow you to put  in
           what  you  actually ate.  If, on the other hand, it is a
           situation where you suddenly remembered a food  you  had
           forgotten  earlier  (like  the three slices of pie a-la-
           mode you had for dessert) you can specify 'Y' to add  it
           to  the  previous  entries and then enter only that item
           and have it added to the previous totals.


           Follows previous screen
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                  VITACAL VERSION 2.3

 Name of Item                  SAUSAGE
                               16

   1   VERSION 2.0A                          2   FLOUR            8
   2   Beef Products                         3   MILK             11
   3   Beverages                             4   OIL              16
   4   Vitamin Supplements
   5   Breakfast Cereals
   6   Fish and Shellfish
   7   Fruits & Fruit Juice
   8   Grain Products
   9   Legumes Nuts & Seeds
   10  Meat & Meat Products
   11  Dairy Products
   12  Cheeses
   13  Mixed Dishes
   14  Condiments - salt
   15  Nuts & Salty Snacks

 F7=Review                                              F10=Finished
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^






 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook         Enter Activities  & Meals         29 



           PUT IN YOUR MEALS.

           The  program will first ask you the name of the food you
           have eaten, then the category number it is in.  Spelling
           is not important as the name is  only  a  memory  jogger
           that  will  be  displayed with the foods in the category
           once you have put in everything  you  have  eaten.   The
           program  will  automatically  sort the foods by category
           and then ask you to select a food from the category.  By
           doing this,  it  reduces  the  time  spent  opening  and
           closing  files  and  reading in data.  Select the actual
           food closest to what you ate.  It will then allow you to
           put  in  the  amount  in  Servings,  Ounces,  or   Grams
           (determined   by   pressing   the   letters   S,   O,  G
           respectively).  The actual mode will be highlighted, and
           your input will be displayed  next  to  the  appropriate
           value.

           Notice   that   your  mnenomic  for  the  food  and  its
           associated category are displayed on  the  right.   Once
           you  enter  more than 15 items, it rolls to the top.  If
           you need to review items covered by this roll, press F7.

           Once  all  food  has  been  entered,  press F10 to begin
           processing.

           Put in your activities
    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv


  <A>bort entry
 Data will be entered for  11 DEC 1989       last date updated  10 DEC 1989
 Total Calories used  2403
 TIME REMAINING IN DAY          5  Hours   0  Minutes
 What activity number

 Possible Activities                         Your ActivitiesHrs  Mns  cals
   1    90                                   1   Sleeping    8    30   651
   2   Sleeping                              2   Sitting an  0    30   89
   3   Lying at ease                         3   Driving ca  1    15   244
   4   Sitting at ease                       4   Typing w/m  8    45   1416
   5   Sitting & writing
   6   Office desk work
   7   Piloting an Aircraft
   8   Typing w/electric typewriter
   9   Playing cards
   10  Light housework
   11  Light industrial work
   12  Typing w/mechanical typewriter
   13  Sitting and eating
   14  General laboratory work
   15  Driving car w/standard trans

 F7=Review    Page Down           Page Up               F10=Finished



    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^




 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook         Enter Activities  & Meals         30 





           PUT IN YOUR ACTIVITIES
           The  program  will  ask you for the activity number from
           the display, and then the time in hours and minutes  you
           performed  that  activity.  Pressing F10 for an activity
           tells it you are finished with specific activities,  and
           it  assumes you spent the remainder of the time 'sitting
           at ease'.  You have a display of the time remaining  for
           the  day  and  the total calories used as you put in the
           data.  Note: If you accidentally put in  too  much  time
           for  an  activity,  you  can change it by putting in the
           same activity and a negative (-) time.

           The   Page   Up/Page   Down  keys  shows  the  potential
           activities.  There  are  over  80  of  them,  listed  in
           increasing order of caloric requirement.  The activities
           you  have  entered  so  far,  along  with  the hours and
           minutes  you  specified  for  each  and  the  associated
           calories,  is  shown on the right.  Once you have filled
           the available screen space, the data 'rolls' back to the
           top.  To review it all, simply press F7.

           Line  5  is  where  you actually enter data.  First, you
           will put in the number of the activity.   Then  it  will
           ask  you  for  how many hours.  The next question is how
           many minutes you put in.  This is what it  will  use  to
           calculate  your  caloric  usage.   While it is easier to
           understand the displays if you put things in  hours  and
           minutes, that is not critical.  You can put in 3.5 hours
           and 187 minutes, and it will understand both.

           Please   note  that  once  you  have  told  it  you  are
           'finished' you may not go back and add  activities:  you
           must  start  from  scratch.  This is because I calculate
           any unused time as 'Sitting at Ease' to account for  all
           your caloric usage in a day.

           Change your current weight
           You  should  update  this  every day.  For most accurate
           results, you should weigh  yourself  at  the  same  time
           every  day to account for fluctuations based on activity
           level.  I weigh myself when I first get up,  just  after
           my  shower  and start-of-day activities.  I feel that is
           where I would have the  least  effect  of  the  previous
           day's  activities.   Needless  to  say,  the best way to
           weigh yourself is without clothes.  The weight  of  your
           clothes  varies,  depending  on design, and may skew the
           results in the short term.













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                        ANALYZE THE RESULTS

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               VITACAL VERSION 2.3
        Copyright 1989 by FLIEGWEG SOFTWARE

               ANALYSIS SECTION

  You are now working file on ROMMIE BREWER
 What do you want to do?
   1  -  Work a New Person
   2  -  Change Start/Stop Dates: now    11 DEC 1989 to  11 DEC 1989
   3  -  Specify Values to Analyze
   4  -  Graph Data  on a High resolution monitor
   5  -  Look at One Days Numerical Data
   6  -  Look at Range of Days Numerical Data
   7  -  Change Monitor resolution
   8  -  Return to Main Menu


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           ANALYZE THE RESULTS
           You  may  analyze  the  results  of  what  you have been
           putting in and how well your diet plan is working.   You
           will  have  the  option  of  selecting a single day or a
           range of days and getting the average of what  you  have
           done  and  consumed.   Please don't put the starting day
           after the ending day.  Note also that if you did not put
           in any data for a given day, that day will  be  averaged
           as  a zero (0), distorting the results.  A paper copy of
           your results is available.

           The  primary  means  of  seeing  what  you  have done is
           available only  to  systems  with  graphics  capability.
           Select  the  range  of  days  and the values you want to
           analyze and the program will draw a graph with each  day
           marked.   (NOTE:  It  works  on a month by month basis.)
           Each  value  (calories,  weight,   vitamins)   will   be
           displayed on a separate graph.

           Option 1 allows you to choose someone else.

           Option  2 allows you to specify the start and stop dates
           for  the  analysis.   The  date  range  of  the  current
           analysis  is  displayed  on this line.  If you decide to
           change the dates, this option will call  up  the  'input
           date' screen twice.  The first time you specify the date
           you  want to start the analysis, the second time will be
           the last day to  be  included  in  the  analysis.   Both
           options 4 and 6 use these dates.

           Option 7 alternately selects a high or medium resolution
           screen  for  the display.  You will need to change it to
           match your system.




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           Key 3 - Specify Values To Display
    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

 Differential of Cal In vs Cal Out                         |Y|
 Calories Used                                             |Y|
 Current Weight                                            |Y|
 Calories Eaten                                            |Y|
 Protein ----------------(G                                |Y|
 Fat --------------------(G                                |Y|
 Fat saturated ----------(G                                |Y|
 Fat mono unsaturated ---(G                                |Y|
 Fat poly unsaturated ---(G                                |Y|
 Cholesterol ------------(G                                |Y|
 Carbohydrates ----------(G                                |Y|
 Calcium ----------------(Mg                               |Y|
 Phosphorous ------------(Mg                               |Y|
 Iron -------------------(Mg                               |Y|
 Potassium --------------(Mg                               |Y|


                                          F10 = complete


 Sodium -----------------(Mg                               |Y|
 VIT. A -----------------(IU                               |Y|
 VIT. B1 -Thiamine-------(Mg                               |Y|
 VIT. B2 --Riboflavin----(Mg                               |Y|
 VIT. B3 -Niacine--------(Mg                               |Y|
 VIT. C --Ascorbic Acid--(Mg                               |Y|
 Fiber **----------------(G                                |Y|
 Magnesium **------------(Mg                               |Y|
 VIT. D **---------------(IU                               |Y|



                                          F10 = complete

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           This setup is intended for use with the graphics option.
           Using  this  will  allow  you  to  look at only specific
           values and not have to spend the  time  looking  through
           the  others  to  get to the ones you want.  It is in the
           form of 2 separate screens.  Use the F10 key to indicate
           you are finished with that screen.















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           Key 4 - graph data
    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
                                       DEMO  NSTRATION
          1465|
              |REC_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
              |
              |_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RDA_
          290 |
              |
              |
         -885 |
              |          *
              |         / \
              |     ___*   *   *
         -2060|    /        \ / \
              |   *          *   *
              |  /                \
         -3234| /                  *
              |____________________________________________________________
             JAN  FEB   MAR  APR  MAY   JUN  JUL  AUG   SEP  OCT  NOV   DEC
                               Differential of Cal In vs Cal Out
  Press any key for next (A to Abort)......................................

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           Please  bear  with the example display.  It is difficult
           to  imitate  high   resolution   graphics   using   only
           typewriter  letters.   Imagine that the graph fluctuates
           all the way across the page, with lines  connecting  365
           triangles.   The  triangles  indicate  the  actual  data
           points for the days displayed, and the  connecting  line
           helps you find them in order.

           This  display  is  a full year display of the difference
           between calories you ate and calories you  used.   (This
           must be a dedicated person, on some days using over 3000
           calories  than  he  ate.   I wish I had such dedication.
           Then I wouldn't have to worry about my weight  at  all.)
           This,  and all the graphs, start on the first day of the
           start month specified and end on the  last  day  of  the
           month specified as the end analysis date.

           On  the  left  edge  of  the  screen  you  see the units
           associated with the data points.  These change for  each
           graph  as  they  are  automatically scaled each time the
           graph is drawn.

           The  REC  and  RDA  lines  are  just  that; lines.  They
           indicate the requirements you specified earlier, so that
           you can see how you are doing towards meeting them.

           Look at one days numerical data
                        and
           Look At A Range Of Days Numerical Data
           use a similar display:






 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Analysis                    34 



    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

               VITACAL VERSION 2.3
        Copyright 1989 by FLIEGWEG SOFTWARE

 Print Out as of 11:45:31   on 12-11-1989

 Daily average of Calories and Vitamins

 ROMMIE BREWER                                      11 NOV 1989 to 11 DEC 1989
 ITEM                                   Average   Manual    RDA
 Daily Calories                          2939      3069      2700
 Weight                                  176       179       154
 Calories expended                       3349
 Protein ----------------(G              111       69        56
 Fat --------------------(G              125       87        0
 Fat saturated ----------(G              25        0         0
 Fat mono unsaturated ---(G              21        0         0
 Fat poly unsaturated ---(G              80        0         0
 Cholesterol ------------(G              535       0         0
 Carbohydrates ----------(G              287       0         0
 Calcium ----------------(Mg             1158      900       800
 Phosphorous ------------(Mg             1349      800       800
 Iron -------------------(Mg             28        10        10
 Potassium --------------(Mg             2583      1875      1875
 Sodium -----------------(Mg             3450      1100      1100
 VIT. A -----------------(IU             5704      5000      5000
 VIT. B1 -Thiamine-------(Mg             2         1         1
 VIT. B2 --Riboflavin----(Mg             2         2         2
 VIT. B3 -Niacine--------(Mg             35        18        18
 VIT. C --Ascorbic Acid--(Mg             231       60        60
 Fiber **----------------(G              1         0         0
 Magnesium **------------(Mg             90        350       350
 VIT. D **---------------(IU             131       5         5
              PRESS ANY KEY

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           Similar  to other displays on calorie and vitamin usage,
           this one shows the average  values  over  the  specified
           period of time, indicated at the top of the page.





















 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Utilities                   35 



                               UTILITY SECTION

           Should  be  the  first program you run once you have the
           program disks.



                              VITACAL VERSION 2.3A                               
                     Copyright 1987/90 by FLIEGWEG SOFTWARE                      
                                                                                 
                                UTILITIES SECTION                 24 DEC 1990    
 Configuration file available                                                    
                                                                                 
 What would you like to do?                                                      
     1  Change data (name, password, set data file to zero)                      
     2  Remove a person from the Personnel directory                             
     3  Remove a food category from the Food directory                           
     4  Change VITACAL settings (location of data files, password, etc)          
     5  Save current information on data files on a disk in primary drive!       
     6  Display data files                                                       
     7  Start a new Configuration file, Personnel Directory, or Food Directory   
     8  Select the initial person to enter data on                               
     9  Return to Central Menu                                                   
        WARNING. 2, 3, & 7   ERASES CURRENT FILES IN CATEGORY                    
 Master Password NOT required to do any of these items                           
   recommend this program be stored seperately from others                       
 Use dedicated arrow pad   CAPS Lock off                                         
     F2 change arrow pad   NUM Lock On                                           
                                                                                 
 GREEN indicates a HOT KEY. No Return required                                   
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
 **** OPTION 4 ******  You  MUST run this option the first time you
           run VITACAL!!!

 MASTER PASSWORD |SECRET  |                                                      
 Use Password? YN|N|                                                             
 Path to Food    |C:\VITA\FOD\                                                  |
 Path to People  |C:\VITA\PRS\                                                  |
 Default Person  |ROMMIE                   |                                     
   Last Name     |BREWER                   |                                     
   Password      |TEST    |                                                      
   File          |BREW4   |                                                      
                                                                                 
                                                                                 
                                          F10 = complete                         


           Tell  it where the data files are located.  (Path to __)
           If you ran the Installation program unchanged, then  all
           you  need  to  do  is press the F10 key.  If you put the
           files in different locations, here is where you tell the
           program where the data files are located.  After telling
           it the paths to the  files,  I  recommend  you  use  the
           option  of  displaying  the  data files (before you exit
           this segment).  If you are unable to display the  files,
           you probably made an error in specifying the path(s) and
           will need to set them again.




 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Utilities                   36 




           STORE THIS PROGRAM ON A SEPARATE DISK.
           It  can  erase and destroy many/most files.  It does not
           require a password to run.  An  unauthorized  individual
           (troublesome  person  or  innocent just pushing buttons)
           could destroy everything you have done.



           Key 1 - Start new files ****
    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

  What is your desire?
     1 - Start a new Configuration file
     2 - Start a new Personnel directory
     3 - Start a new Food directory
         WARNING. 1 , 2, & 3   ERASES CURRENT FILES IN CATEGORY
     4 - Return to Main Menu
              PRESS ANY KEY





    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


           This  is  another  of  those dangerous segments.  If you
           specify any of these, it  will  erase  the  old  pointer
           files  and  replace them with blank files.  All your old
           data files would still be there, but you would be unable
           to get to them.  If you went  to  the  program  segments
           that  created  those files and ran it with the old name,
           it will erase the old file and again leave  you  with  a
           blank.

           The intention of this series of segments is to allow you
           to  have  different  data files on different disks.  For
           example, if you were working a machine with only  floppy
           disks  and  had  a  lot  of  people  wanting  to use the
           program, you would not have enough space  on  the  disk.
           With this segment, you could create multiple disks, each
           handing  a  different  group  of people with a personnel
           file holding only the names of the people on the disk.

           Since  the  configuration  data  file is critical to the
           running of any of the programs, and  could  accidentally
           be  lost or destroyed, I have included a way of creating
           a new one.  It will put in some default values which you
           can change to what you need.  By running  this  segment,
           you can create new ones.











 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Utilities                   37 



           KEY 2:  REMOVE A PERSON
           Select individual to remove

           This  option  will totally remove a person from the data
           base, and will delete the 'totals' file. 

    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

           Are you sure you want me to remove THEA5 UNKNOWN
           from the disk and the personnel directory? <Y/N>

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           Gives  you  one  more  chance  to change your mind about
           removing the person.


           Key 3 - Remove a food category

           This  will  allow  you to totally erase a food data file
           and remove it's name from the list.  Use it  with  care.
           It  has the primary usefulness of allowing you to reduce
           the number of files displayed.  If you move to a part of
           the world that does not  have  the  'fast  food  places'
           around,  you might want to remove them from the display.
           Also, if you find you have increased the files  you  use
           so much there is not any space left on the disk, you may
           want to remove those files you never use.

           To  remove  a file, simply type in the number associated
           with it and press the  <CR>.   WARNING:  Once  you  have
           removed  a  file,  it  is  gone forever.  There is not a
           recovery mode in the program.  The file is  erased  from
           the disk and the name removed from the list.


           Key  5  -  Save  Current  configuration on a disk in the
           primary drive.

           This  section  is designed for floppy disk systems where
           the configuration program is stored on a seperate  disk.
           After  the  initial configuration has been specified (or
           later changes made), you can swap the disks and save the
           new configuration on a different disk simply by  running
           key 5.


           Key 6 - Display data files
    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

  Which data file subdirectory do you want to see?

  1 - Personnel Files
  2 - Food Files


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^





 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Utilities                   38 



           After  you  have set the paths telling the program where
           your data files are located, use this segment to see  if
           you did it correctly.  Have it display both sets of data
           files.   If  it  can't  and  you have the files properly
           positioned in  the  program,  you  probably  put  in  an
           improper  path  specification.  I did quite often in the
           early stages of program development, hence this segment.





           2 - Display Food files
    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv


  B:\
          .   <DIR>         ..  <DIR> ACTIV   .DAT      BEVS    .DAT
  PERSITM .DAT      SALAD   .DAT      SOUPS   .DAT      TACOBELL.DAT
  WENDY   .DAT      CATTY   .DAT
   179200 Bytes free
              PRESS ANY KEY

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


          Key 7 - Change a person's password or data file.

           This is another multi-function choice.  The first option
           calls  up the screen shown below.  With this option, you
           can change the individuals password, etc.

           NOTE:  When you change the FILE NAME, you only change it
           in the personnel file, you do NOT change the name of the
           file.  If you want to change both, you must  go  to  the
           DOS level and change the name of the data file.



    vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv  START SCREEN  vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

           New first name  |TODAY                    |
           Last name       |NOTHERTEST               |
           File name       |NOTH12  |
           Password        |TEST PSW|


          F7 = calculations       F10 = complete



  BLANK SPACES WILL BE REMOVED
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  END SCREEN  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

           This  is  where  you  can  change things for a forgetful
           client.  I recommend you do not change the file name, as
           it only changes the pointer file,  not  the  data  files
           name.




 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Utilities                   39 




          CHANGE DATA on a person.

           You  can  modify the actual data file using this option.
           Once you specify the date (see standard screens) it will
           display  the  data  for  that  day,  including   weight,
           calories, vitamins, etc.  Use the standard FLIEGWEG data
           screen  modification to move between fields and make the
           desired modifications.


          Key 8 - Specify The Default Individual to work

           (See common screens on selecting a new person)

           This  is how you select the default individual.  That is
           the person it will automatically try to  work  when  you
           run a segment.

           The names it displays are those from the personnel file.
           If  no-one has been introduced yet, and the demo file is
           not available, you will receive a blank screen  and  not
           be  able  to specify a default individual.  You can come
           back and change it any time you like.






































 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Calculations                40 



                        MEDICAL BASIS OF CALCULATIONS


            Primary calculations of your requirements are based on the
            following data elements:
                  1)  Age
                  2)  Sex
                  3)  Height
                  4)  Weight
                  5)  Build
                  6)  Activity Level

            Use Metric System (Y/N)


           Proper weight is currently determined by height and sex.


           CALORIE REQUIREMENTS AND USAGE

           Calorie  requirements are based on the Resting Metabolic
           Rate (RMR).  This is the minimum calorie requirement  to
           keep an individual alive and at a constant weight if the
           individual  was  constantly  asleep:  i.e.   no  outside
           activity requiring caloric output.

           Calorie  output  for  given activities are based on this
           requirement multiplied by a factor related to the  given
           activity.

           RMR
           Resting Metabolic Rate =
                       1kg ideal weight * 1 kcal/hour * sex factor

               average man    = 70kg    154 lb  Sex Factor 1.05
               average woman =  58kg    128 lb  Sex Factor 0.97


           Recommended calories per day (CALREC)

               RMR * kg of ideal weight *24 hour * activity factor

                 activity factor
                    1    sleeping  (Basic Minimum)
                    1.5  sedentary
                    1.6  light
                    1.7  moderate
                    2    strenuous


           BMR = CALREC/(24*60)
               basal (resting) cals per minute = calrec/minutes in day


           REFERENCE:
              "NUTRITION & HEALTH" by Carpenter & Calloway, pg 77-86






 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Warnings                A - 41 



                      APPENDIX A: SPECIAL NOTES & WARNINGS



           The  file  VI2-FIG.CNF  must be located on the same disk
           and directory as the .EXE file you are  trying  to  run.
           Where  you must use several disks, as is the case with a
           twin floppy drive system, VI2-FIG.CNF must  be  on  each
           disk.   When you change configuration, be sure to copy a
           current version to each operating disk.


           GRAPHICS
           People without graphics capability will crash program if
           they  try  to  draw  a  graph.   All other segments work
           without the use of graphic adapters.

           FOOD DATA FILES
           Do not start a food with a blank or a number.


           PATHS
           Subdirectories,  etc,  must  have  been made previous to
           entering the program.

           When you change a path:
              none of the files are copied to the new path
              You must copy or create any files you want there

           The   program   is  designed  to  be  located  in  three
           subdirectories.  One  could  be  used,  but  it  becomes
           cluttered  and  confusing,  plus  requiring a large data
           space.  As created, it will work on a two  floppy  drive
           system:  one holding the program section and one holding
           the two data file sections.


           When you are checking the calorie input of a food,
           Five things are shown, three are changeable
           1.  The number of units in a serving (fixed)
           2.  Estimated physical size of a serving (fixed)
           3 - 5  Servings, Ounces, Grams
           The  displayed  values  are  the  number  in  a standard
           serving.  The highlighted one shows what units  you  are
           entering in.  Move by pressing the appropriate letter or
           arrow, then put in the number of units and press <CR>.

           Paging of displayed foods, etc takes place when the Page
           Up/Page Down message is shown.  Pressing the appropriate
           function key will caused paging or abort the entry

           In  most,  but  not  all, cases, pressing the escape key
           will return you to the previous level/entry point

           Also,  in  most cases, ^C (Control C) will terminate the
           program






 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Warnings                A - 42 



           A  highlighted  word  normally  indicates  that  is  the
           selected mode

           POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
           1.   Invalid  file.  This can occur in many areas but is
           normally caused by the following.

           a)  Data files and Programs are different versions.
           b)  Path has not been properly set from the configuration
               program.
           c)  The proper disks are not installed to match the paths.



















































 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Version numbering       B - 43 




                       APPENDIX B: Version Identification

           To  determine  the  most current version of VITACAL, and
           see how it varies from your  current  version,  see  the
           guide below.


           VERSION 2.2A
                   ^ ^^
                   | ||__  Minor typos
                   | |
                   | |__  Changes in displays and segments
                   |
                   |__  Major Program Changes

           Minor Typos
           This will change as I find minor errors and typos in the
           programs.   It will have no affect on the running of the
           program.

           Changes in Displays and Segments
           This will indicate I have made modifications to displays
           and  entry  formats,  and  possibly  included additional
           program segments.  All data files and  program  segments
           will remain compatible.

           Major Program Changes
           As  the  name  indicates, these are major changes.  They
           will not be compatible with previous versions.  This may
           include expanding the vitamins being calculated, etc.































 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Registration            C - 44 



                            APPENDIX C: REGISTRATION




                Send your $48.95 check or money order to the author:

             (current Jan 1991)                (permanent)
           Rommie G Brewer                    Rommie G Brewer
           15303 Ameswood            or       Rt 4 Box 912
           San Antonio, TeXas 78232           Sheridan, ARkansas 72150


           Please  note: My job in DoD requires frequent moves.  As
           such, the above listed address in Arkansas is  one  that
           will  forward  mail  to  me  if  I  am  not at the Texas
           address.

           Any  questions, problems, or other correspondence should
           be sent to the above address.  If you have not  received
           a   reply  in  two  months,  please  send  again.   Mail
           addressed to the above address has been known to be lost
           on rare occassions.

           Registering  (and paying) for the program will authorize
           you to get the next version  for  half  price.   (Please
           specify  this when registering a follow-on version.)  It
           will also result in your recieving a disk that does  NOT
           have  the  HARASSMENT counter activated.  The HARASSMENT
           counter is a screen that appears after you have used the
           program 60  days  without  registration.   It  will  not
           damage  anything  nor restrict any action: it only gives
           you a chance to ponder the advantages  of  a  registered
           copy.

           Registration  will  also  provide  the  author  with the
           incentive  to  work  on  improving  and  expanding   the
           program.

           If  your  current  circumstances  prevent you from being
           able pay the registration fee (for example: parts of DoD
           are not authorized to purchase shareware programs) write
           the author spelling out the circumstances  involved  and
           we can attempt to find a solution.

           Registration  is  considered  to  be for use on a SINGLE
           computer.  If you register the program and wish to use a
           copy for your own PERSONAL use on your  office  machine,
           that is also allowed.

           Multi-user and Site licenses are available.

          









 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Distribution            D - 45 





          VITACAL 2.3 is a ShareWare product.  As such, its primary
          distribution   is  by  computer  bulletin  board  systems
          (BBS').  Distribution is authorized  to/by  BBS  systems,
          software distribution systems, commercial distributors of
          software  products,  clubs,  individuals, etc.  In short,
          there  is  no  restriction  on  who  may  distribute  the
          programs.  However,

          YOU  MAY  NOT  ALTER THE CODE IN ANY WAY, AND YOU MAY NOT
          SELL IT FOR ANY PRICE.  You may charge a reasonable  copy
          fee and reasonable distribution costs.

                          Pay  BBS  Boards.
           The programs may be freely posted for download, IN THEIR
           ENTIRETY  and  unaltered.  I would appreciate a free one
           year membership  on  your  board  (NOT  to  include  any
           special  services for which for which each use generates
           a fee) if downloads exceed 10 in any given  year.   THIS
           IS  NOT  A REQUIREMENT.  Its primary purpose would be to
           allow me to provide  support  (as  available)  in  areas
           where a high interest has been indicated.

                          Distribution Centers
          Request  you  provide  me  a  copy  of  any  catalogs  or
          advertisements  listing   VITACAL.    This   is   not   a
          requirement,  but  would aid in determining areas of high
          interest in this product.

































 VITACAL 2.3 Handbook               Support BBS             E - 46 



                      APPENDIX D: HELP & SUPPORT BBS's


           [  H O W   T O   G E T   S U P P O R T   A N D   H E L P ]

           If  you  have  any suggestions as to how VITACAL and its
           auxiliary programs can  be  made  more  useful  to  you,
           please  write  me.   If  I  see the same suggestion from
           several sources I will try to include  that  improvement
           in  an  up-date.   Also  if  some part of this manual is
           incomprehensible after several readings  please  let  me
           know so I can rewrite it.

           Please  send  as  much information as you can about your
           system and any problem you may be having.   Be  sure  to
           tell  me which version(s) of my program(s) you have.  If
           none of the current versions of my programs will resolve
           your problem I will refund the money you  sent  me  when
           you  registered  it.   If  you  wish  to  speak  on  the
           telephone send me a  number  where  you  can  be  called
           collect  at  night.   Tell me what days and what times I
           should try to call.


                                SUPPORT BOARDS

           The  primary  support BBS Board(s) for VITACAL as of Dec
           1, 1990 is listed below.  If the current date is  vastly
           different  from  the listed date of the support board, I
           may no longer be in that area and may  not  be  able  to
           provide  support  through  these  BBS's.   In such case,
           please write me at the registration address.


                                  Black Angel
                                 512-661-2334
                                San Antonio, TX
                                 1:/387/506


           The following boards will normally have a current
           version of VITACAL.  They are also boards I visit on a
           regular basis.

                                     NUL
                                 512-692-0730
                                  1:/387/255

                                 LAST CHANCE
                                 512-822-7519
                                  1:/387/822










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