Step-by-Step Guide:
Access the Nutritional Database:
Log in to the Nutrogen platform.
Navigate to the "Nutrition" section in the left-hand menu.
Select "Food Databases". (Screenshot at 0:07-0:11 shows the navigation to the food database.)
Locate the Desired Ingredient:
Use the search functionality or filters to find the specific food ingredient you want to examine.
Access the Detailed View:
Click the "eye" icon located on the right-hand side of the ingredient listing. This opens a pop-up window with detailed nutritional information. (Screenshot at 0:34-0:36 shows the location of the "eye" icon).
Understanding the Initial Overview:
The pop-up displays total calories, and the macronutrient breakdown (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) along with a pie chart visualizing these components. (Screenshot at 0:37-0:46 shows the pie chart and total macronutrient breakdown.)
Explore Macronutrient Details:
To view a further breakdown of the macronutrients, click the corresponding section. This expands to show details like sugars, starch, and fiber for carbohydrates, and the different types of fats for fats.
View Micronutrient Information:
Expand the "Micronutrients" section to reveal a comprehensive list of vitamins and minerals present in the ingredient, along with their quantities. (Screenshot at 0:52-1:07 shows the microntrient information.)
Adjusting Metric and Grams
*You can adjust the values for metric and grams in the "Metric" dropdown box (Screenshot at 1:30-1:39).Utilizing Information for Recipe/Meal Plan Creation:
Use the detailed nutritional information to ensure recipes and meal plans meet specific dietary requirements and client goals.