Complete nutritional foods and their delivery systems

Abstract

[Problem] In dietary intake standards stipulated in various countries, such as the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," different nutritional intake standards are established based on age, gender, and physical activity level. Therefore, in order to provide meals that meet dietary intake standards for multiple users with different attributes in the case of company meals, it was necessary to finely adjust the nutritional components of the meals by category, in addition to adjusting the quantity of the meals. [Solution] The present invention proposes a complete nutritional meal and a system for providing the same, which eliminates the need for adjusting nutrients according to each category of age, gender, and physical activity level, and enables the consumption of a complete nutritional meal that meets dietary intake standards solely by adjusting the quantity (calories) of the food. Accordingly, users receiving the meals can consume the complete nutritional meal without burden, are freed from the hassle of nutritional management, and promote health without conscious effort.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a complete nutritional food and a system for providing the same. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, the increase in medical and nursing expenses accompanying the aging population has become a concern, and extending "healthy life expectancy"—the period during which daily life is not restricted due to health reasons—is becoming an important task for controlling medical costs and enjoying a prosperous old age.

[0003] The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan revises the standards for the amount of energy and nutrients that are desirable to consume in order to maintain and promote public health every five years, and on December 24, 2019, it published the report of the deliberation committee on the formulation of the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards (2020 Edition)” (hereinafter referred to as the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards”).

[0004] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” the estimated energy requirement (kcal / day) is calculated based on age, gender, and physical activity level (low (I), moderate (II), high (III)). Based on the estimated energy requirement, the target amount (the proportion of each nutrient in the total energy intake) of the three major nutrients—protein, lipids, and carbohydrates—is specified. Additionally, for fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A and vitamin D, water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and niacin, and minerals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and manganese, the recommended amount, standard amount, upper limit amount, target amount, or a combination thereof is specified.

[0005] The reference values ​​for each nutrient, such as recommended amounts, reference amounts, upper limits, and target amounts listed in the "Japanese Dietary Reference Intakes," are established by gender, age, and physical activity level. Since it requires trial and error to perform nutritional calculations to ensure that all nutrients meet the reference values, it is common to perform calculations to ensure that only the three major nutrients and salt intake meet the reference values, or to ensure that major vitamins and major minerals meet the reference values ​​in addition to these. Furthermore, nutritional calculations are often not performed to ensure that the nutrients in every meal meet the reference values, but rather that the average nutritional intake of the subject over a specified period, such as one week, meets the reference values. In the "Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)" of the United States (hereinafter referred to as "US DRIs") and the "Dietary Reference Intakes for Chinese" of China (hereinafter referred to as "Chinese DRIs"), the reference values ​​for each nutrient, such as recommended amounts, reference amounts, upper limits, and target amounts, are established by gender, age, and physical activity level. However, the classification of age and physical activity levels is not necessarily identical to the classification of Japan's dietary intake standards.

[0006] Patent Document 1 describes an invention relating to an orally edible nutritional food that contains, in terms of energy ratio, at least 2 to 75% carbohydrates, 10% or more protein, and 15 to 70% lipids, and is designed such that when the estimated energy requirement specified in the Japanese Dietary Intake Standards issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan is consumed, the intake of vitamins and minerals specified in the Japanese Dietary Intake Standards issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan is greater than the required amount and less than the upper limit amount.

[0007] Although Tables 2 to 4 of Patent Document 1 specify the target content per 100 kcal for protein, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, and the content (g) of each nutrient in food as Examples 1 to 10, the specific method for determining the content is not specified. Furthermore, regarding minerals and vitamins, the content is adjusted to 50% to 250% of the recommended standards to satisfy the dietary intake standards of Japanese people. In addition, to satisfy the intake of vitamins and minerals shown in the dietary intake standards of Japanese people, it is necessary to consume the estimated energy requirements shown in the dietary intake standards of Japanese people published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. Moreover, the invention described in Patent Document 1 is a nutritionally adjusted food provided by dissolving a powder in water as a substitute for a normal meal; however, since there is a variation in nutrients depending on the recipe in the case of a normal meal, when providing meals to multiple users with different attributes, it is necessary to adjust the nutrient content each time to satisfy the dietary intake standards of Japanese people. Prior art literature

[0008] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-140952 The problem to be solved

[0009] As such, since dietary intake standards established in each country, such as the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," vary depending on age, gender, and physical activity level, providing meals that meet these standards for multiple users with different attributes—such as in company meals—required not only the adjustment of meal quantities but also the detailed adjustment of nutritional components for each category. means of solving the problem

[0010] The present invention is made to solve the above-mentioned problem and enables the provision of a complete nutritional meal to multiple users with different ages, genders, and physical activity levels simply by adjusting the amount of food.

[0011] A system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: an information acquisition unit for acquiring attribute information of a user; a user information storage unit (user information database) for storing said attribute information of a user; a meal intake standard storage unit (meal intake standard database) for storing meal intake standards of a complete nutritional food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed according to the attributes of a user; and a nutrition calculation unit for calculating the intake standard of the first nutrient of a standard food so that the standard food forming the complete nutritional food satisfies the intake standard of the first nutrient of all users. The "meal intake standard of a complete nutritional food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed" may be, for example, the "meal intake standard of Japanese people," but any meal intake standard may be used as long as it is a meal intake standard in which intake standards for nutrients that differ according to the attributes of the user are formed.

[0012] The system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention is further characterized in that the range of the intake standard for the first nutrient in the standard food is narrower than the range of the dietary intake standard for the first nutrient in the complete nutritional food.

[0013] In a system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention, the first nutrient is characterized as being a vitamin and / or a mineral.

[0014] In a system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention, the second nutrient is characterized as being protein, lipid, and / or carbohydrate.

[0015] In a system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention, the complete nutritional food is prepared by adjusting the amount of a standard food, and the energy amount of the complete nutritional food is the estimated energy requirement in the classification of dietary intake standards to which the user belongs, and the energy amount of the standard food is the estimated energy requirement in the classification of dietary intake standards to which all users belong that has the lowest estimated energy requirement.

[0016] In a system for providing a complete nutritional meal according to the present invention, the ratio of the amount of the complete nutritional meal to the amount of the standard meal is characterized by being the same as the ratio of the energy amount of the complete nutritional meal to the energy amount of the standard meal. That is, since the energy amount of the complete nutritional meal is the estimated energy requirement of each user, the amount of the complete nutritional meal is the amount of the standard meal multiplied by "estimated energy requirement of each user / energy amount of the standard meal."

[0017] In a system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention, when an upper limit of the content of a first nutrient is established in the dietary intake standards, the normalized nutrient amount for each category to which the user belongs is calculated by the formula “Normalized nutrient amount = Upper limit of the content of the first nutrient × (Energy amount of the standard formula / Estimated energy requirement of each category)”, and the smallest normalized nutrient amount among them is set as the upper limit of intake of the first nutrient in the standard formula.

[0018] In a system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention, when a standard amount or recommended amount of a first nutrient is formed in the dietary intake standards, the maximum value of the standard amount or recommended amount of the first nutrient in each category of the dietary intake standards is set as the lower limit of intake of the first nutrient in the standard diet.

[0019] In a system for providing a complete nutritional meal according to the present invention, the upper limit of the target amount of protein in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement among the categories of dietary intake standards to which each user belongs is set as the upper limit of protein intake in the standard meal, and the lower limit of protein intake in the standard meal is set as the recommended amount with the highest value among the categories to which each user belongs.

[0020] In a system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention, the upper limit of the target amount of lipid in the standard energy amount category with the lowest estimated energy requirement among the dietary intake standard categories to which each user belongs is set as the upper limit of lipid intake in the standard food, and the lower limit of the target amount of lipid for the user belonging to the standard energy amount category is set as the lower limit of lipid intake in the standard food.

[0021] In a system for providing a complete nutritional meal according to the present invention, the upper limit of the target amount of carbohydrates in the standard energy amount category with the lowest estimated energy requirement among the meal intake standard categories to which each user belongs is set as the upper limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard meal, and the lower limit of the target amount of carbohydrates for the user belonging to the standard energy amount category is set as the lower limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard meal.

[0022] In a system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention, the user's attribute information is characterized by including at least information on gender, age, or physical activity level.

[0023] In the complete nutritional food provision system according to the present invention, the vitamins are vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B 12It is characterized by including one or more of folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, and vitamin C, and the mineral includes one or more of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, selenium, chromium, and molybdenum.

[0024] In the system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention, the dietary intake standard for the complete nutritional food is characterized as being one of the "Dietary Intake Standards for Japanese People" issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, the US DRIs, or the Chinese DRIs.

[0025] A system for providing a complete nutritional meal according to the present invention further comprises a menu selection unit, and the nutritional calculation unit is characterized by outputting the energy amount of a standard meal, the upper or lower intake limit of a first nutrient, and the upper or lower intake limit of a second nutrient to the menu selection unit.

[0026] The complete nutritional food according to the present invention is characterized as being a complete nutritional food whose nutrition is calculated by the complete nutritional food provision system.

[0027] The complete nutritional food of the present invention is characterized by being a complete nutritional food composed of any one selected from the group consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or a combination of two or three of these.

[0028] The complete nutritional food of the present invention is characterized as being a processed food, a finished cooked food, or a dish prepared based on a specific menu.

[0029] The nutritional calculation device for a complete nutritional food according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: an information acquisition unit for acquiring attribute information of a user; a user information memory unit for storing attribute information of a user; a meal intake standard memory unit for storing meal intake standards of a complete nutritional food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed according to the user's attributes; and a nutritional calculation unit for a standard formula forming a complete nutritional food, which calculates the intake standard of the first nutrient of the standard formula that satisfies the intake standard of the first nutrient regardless of each user's attribute.

[0030] The nutritional calculation program for a complete nutritional food according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a step of acquiring attribute information of a user; a step of storing attribute information of a user; a step of storing a dietary intake standard of a complete nutritional food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed according to the user's attribute; and a step of calculating an intake standard of a first nutrient of a standard formula that satisfies the intake standard of the first nutrient regardless of each user's attribute, for a standard formula that forms a complete nutritional food. Effects of the invention

[0031] The present invention proposes a complete nutritional food, a system for providing it, a device for providing it, and a program for providing it, which eliminates the need for nutrient adjustments based on age, gender, and physical activity level, and enables the provision of a complete nutritional food that meets dietary intake standards established in each country, such as the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards." Accordingly, users receiving the meal can consume the complete nutritional food without burden, are freed from the hassle of nutritional management, and promote their health without conscious effort. Furthermore, even if there are changes in the attributes of the users, providers of nutritional food can provide a complete nutritional food to all users simply by adjusting the amount of the "standard meal," thereby reducing the effort and cost of nutritional calculations.

[0032] In addition, there is a problem in that if the amount of food intake, that is, the energy intake, is reduced for the purpose of dieting, necessary nutrients cannot be obtained; however, according to the present invention, it becomes possible to obtain the necessary amount of nutrients through the intake of a "standard diet." Brief explanation of the drawing

[0033] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a complete nutritional food provision system in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the processing operation in the nutrition calculation unit of the food information providing device in the present embodiment. Figure 3 is an example of a calculation table of protein, lipids, saturated fatty acids, n-3 fatty acids, n-6 fatty acids, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber used in a complete nutritional food provision system based on the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards.” Figure 4 is an example of a calculation table for sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and copper used in a complete nutritional food provision system based on the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards.” Figure 5 is an example of a calculation table for iodine, selenium, zinc, chromium, manganese, and molybdenum used in a complete nutritional food provision system based on the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards.” Figure 6 shows the vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin B1) used in a complete nutrition food provision system based on the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards." 12 This is an example of a calculation table for biotin, pantothenic acid, and vitamin C. Figure 7 is an example of a calculation table for protein, lipids, saturated fatty acids, n-3 fatty acids, n-6 fatty acids, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber used in a complete nutrition system based on US DRIs. Figure 8 is an example of a calculation table for sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and copper used in a complete nutrition diet provision system based on US DRIs. Figure 9 is an example of a calculation table for manganese, iodine, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, nickel, vanadium, boron, fluoride, and chloride used in a complete nutrition system based on US DRIs. Figure 10 shows vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2) used in a complete nutrition diet provision system based on US DRIs. 12 This is an example of a calculation table for folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin C, and choline. Figure 11 is an example of a calculation table for protein, lipids, saturated fatty acids, α-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, carbohydrates, and added sugars used in a complete nutrition food provision system based on Chinese DRIs. Figure 12 is an example of a calculation table for sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and copper used in a complete nutrition food provision system based on Chinese DRIs. Figure 13 is an example of a calculation table for manganese, iodine, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, fluoride, and chloride used in a complete nutrition food provision system based on Chinese DRIs. Figure 14 shows vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2) used in a complete nutrition food provision system based on Chinese DRIs. 12 This is an example of a calculation table for folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin C, and choline. FIG. 15 is a table showing the results of body measurements before and after continuously consuming the adjusted diet in an embodiment of the present invention for a certain period. FIG. 16 is a table showing the analysis results of triglycerides in blood lipids before and after continuously consuming the adjusted diet in an embodiment of the present invention for a certain period. FIG. 17 is a table showing the analysis results of 8-OHdG (8-hydroxy 2'-deoxyguanosine) among metabolites in the blood (plasma) of a subject using CE-TOFMS (capillary electrophoresis-time-of-flight mass spectrometer) for blood metabolite analysis before and after continuously consuming the adjusted formula in an embodiment of the present invention for a certain period. FIG. 18 is a table showing the results of measuring blood pressure before and after continuously consuming the adjusted diet in an embodiment of the present invention for a certain period. FIG. 19 is a table showing the results of measuring bone density before and after continuously consuming the adjusted diet in an embodiment of the present invention for a certain period. FIG. 20 is a table showing the results of the analysis of intestinal flora before and after continuously consuming the adjusted diet in an embodiment of the present invention for a certain period. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0034] (Form for carrying out the invention)

[0035] Hereinafter, embodiments for implementing a system for providing a complete nutritional food according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and examples.

[0036] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 14, the configuration of a complete nutritional food provision system according to the present embodiment is described. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a complete nutritional food provision system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an overview of the processing operation of the nutrition calculation unit of a food information presentation device according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 3 to 14 are tables showing an example of a nutrition calculation table used in a complete nutritional food nutrition calculation system according to the present embodiment.

[0037] In the present embodiment, "complete nutritional food" refers to protein, lipids, carbohydrates, and vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12) as prescribed in dietary intake standards established in each country, such as, for example, the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards." 12 It refers to a nutritional food that meets the intake standards for minerals (sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, copper, iodine, selenium, zinc, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, etc.), biotin, pantothenic acid, vitamin C, etc.

[0038] In this embodiment, "standard formula" refers to a nutritional formula that satisfies the conditions of (1) and (2) below.

[0039] (1) A nutritional food that enables all users provided with nutritional food by a business operator to meet the intake standards for vitamins and minerals specified in the dietary intake standards set in each country, such as the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” regardless of their attributes (e.g., gender, age and physical activity level).

[0040] (2) A nutritional food that enables the user to meet the intake standards for PFCs (protein, lipids, carbohydrates) specified in the dietary intake standards, in addition to the vitamins and minerals described in (1) above, by consuming an amount corresponding to the estimated energy requirement (kcal / day) specified in the dietary intake standards of each country, such as the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards” (in the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” age, gender, and physical activity level (low (I), medium (II), high (III)))).

[0041] In addition, in the present embodiment, "nutritious food" refers to a meal prepared by methods such as "raw," "grilling," "cooking," "steaming," or "frying" using ingredients, and seasoned with condiments as needed.

[0042] In addition, in US DRIs, vitamins include choline, and minerals include nickel, vanadium, boron, fluoride, and chloride. Meanwhile, sodium is not included in minerals, and saturated fatty acids are not included in lipids.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 1, the complete nutritional food provision system (1) comprises a terminal device (10) for each user, a food information presentation device (20), a food manufacturing management device (30), and a food delivery device (40).

[0044] The terminal device (10) includes an information input unit (11) and a sensor (12).

[0045] In addition, the food information presentation device (20) includes a processing unit (100) and a memory unit (200).

[0046] In addition, the food manufacturing management device (30) includes a food manufacturing management unit (31).

[0047] Additionally, the food delivery device (40) includes a delivery instruction unit (41).

[0048] In addition, the terminal device (10), the food information presentation device (20), the food manufacturing management device (30), and the food delivery device (40) are each equipped with a processor such as a CPU and a memory device for storing various programs. Various functions are executed by the processor executing each program.

[0049] Each user's terminal device (10) is connected to a food information presentation device (20) so as to communicate with it via a communication network such as the internet. Additionally, a food manufacturing management device (30) and a food delivery device (40) are connected to the food information presentation device (20) via a communication network (N).

[0050] The terminal device (10) includes an information input unit (11) and a sensor (12). The information transmitted from the terminal device (10) to the food information presentation device (20) includes the user's personal information (user ID, gender, date of birth, height, weight, address), vital data such as the user's activity information output from the sensor (12), the desire for a diet meal, and the desired date of consumption. Additionally, each user's terminal device (10) may be any information terminal capable of communication, such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a personal computer (PC).

[0051] The sensor (12) may be any sensor such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, GPS, etc., and may be embedded in the terminal device (10) or in an external terminal such as a wearable terminal capable of communicating with the terminal device (10).

[0052] The processing unit (100) of the food information presentation device (20) includes an information acquisition unit (110), a nutrition calculation unit (120), a menu selection unit (130), a material selection unit (140), and a food information provision unit (150).

[0053] The memory unit (200) of the food information presentation device (20) includes a user information database (DB) (210), a meal intake standard database (DB) (220), and a menu database (DB) (230).

[0054] The information acquisition unit (110) of the food information presentation device (20) receives information output from each user's terminal device (10) and stores each received information in the user information database (DB) (210).

[0055] The nutrition calculation unit (120) obtains each user's personal information and vital data from the user information database (DB) (210) and determines each user's physical activity level based on the vital data. In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” three types of physical activity levels are formed: “Low (I),” “Normal (II),” and “High (III),” but other physical activity levels may be defined.

[0056] Then, by specifying the gender, age, and physical activity level to which each user belongs, the estimated energy requirement (kcal / day), dietary intake standards for protein, lipids, and carbohydrates, dietary intake standards for fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins, and dietary intake standards for macronutrients and micronutrients are obtained from the dietary intake standards stored in the dietary intake standard database (DB) (220) (e.g., "Dietary Intake Standards for Japanese People" published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan) for the corresponding category.

[0057] The nutrition calculation unit (120) identifies the smallest estimated energy requirement among the extracted categories following the processing operation described below and sets this as the energy amount of the standard formula. It calculates the upper and lower intake limits for each nutrient in the standard formula so that when the standard formula, with the amount adjusted to satisfy the estimated energy requirement of the category to which one belongs, is consumed, it becomes possible to consume a complete nutritional food that meets the "Japanese dietary intake standards." Accordingly, the user receiving the meal can consume the complete nutritional food without burden, is freed from the hassle of nutritional management, and can promote health without conscious effort. Furthermore, the business operator providing the meal can provide a complete nutritional food to each user simply by adjusting the amount (calories) of the standard formula, thereby reducing the effort and cost of nutrition calculation.

[0058] In addition, the nutritional calculation of the food in this embodiment used the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards (2020 Edition)” published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, but it is not necessary to base it on the above standards; for example, it may be calculated based on the latest “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards” which is revised every five years, or other nutritional intake standards or guidelines.

[0059] Other nutritional intake standards include the “Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)” in the United States, Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine; “Dietary Reference Values ​​for nutrients” in Europe, European Food Safety Authority, 2017; “Dietary Reference Intakes for Chinese” in China, Chinese Nutrition Society, 2013; “Dietary Reference Intakes for Koreans” in Korea, Ministry of Health and Welfare and The Korean Nutrition Society, 2015; “Dietary Guidelines for Indians” in India, National Institute of Nutrition, India, 2011; and for astronauts, “Nutritional Requirements during Spaceflight and on Earth”, Aerospace Environmental Medicine, Vol. 45, No. 3, 75-97, 2008. When using other nutritional intake standards or guidelines, it is necessary to calculate the amount of nutrients for which standards are not specified in the Japanese dietary intake standards, but the nutritional calculation of the standard formula in this embodiment can be applied.

[0060] The menu selection unit (130) selects a menu that satisfies the upper and lower intake limits of each nutrient of the standard diet obtained from the nutrition calculation unit (120) by referring to the menu and cooking order stored in the menu database (DB) (230). In addition, even if a menu does not satisfy the upper and lower intake limits of each nutrient of the standard diet, it is possible to select it by preparing various types of food in advance to supplement the deficient nutrients. The material selection unit (140) selects materials (meat, vegetables, seasonings, etc.) necessary for cooking the nutritious meal of the selected menu.

[0061] The food information providing unit (150) obtains the estimated energy requirement of each user and the standard energy amount of the standard formula from the nutrition calculation unit (120), and also obtains information regarding the cooking order and materials from the material selection unit (140), and transmits these information to the food manufacturing management unit (31) of the food manufacturing management device (30).

[0062] The food manufacturing management device (30) instructs the food manufacturing unit, which does not show the manufacturing of a food that is a complete nutritional food, based on instructions from the food information presentation device (20).

[0063] The food delivery device (40) instructs a delivery unit not shown to deliver a complete nutritional meal based on instructions from the food information presentation device (20) and the food manufacturing management device (30). Additionally, in cases where delivery of a complete nutritional meal to a user is unnecessary, such as in an employee cafeteria, the completion of the complete nutritional meal may be notified to the user's terminal device (10), or the completion of the complete nutritional meal may be displayed on a monitor not shown installed in the employee cafeteria.

[0064] Here, with reference to FIG. 2, an overview of the processing operation of the nutrition calculation unit (120) of the food information presentation device (20) is explained.

[0065] <Acquisition of User Information and Dietary Intake Standards>

[0066] In ST101, personal information and vital data of each user are obtained from the user information database (DB) (210), and the physical activity level of each user is determined based on the vital data. In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” three types of physical activity levels are formed: “Low (I),” “Normal (II),” and “High (III),” but other physical activity levels may be used. Then, in ST102, based on the gender, age, and physical activity level of each user, the classification of the gender, age, and physical activity level to which each user belongs is determined from the dietary intake standards stored in the dietary intake standards database (DB) (220), and the estimated energy requirement (kcal / day), dietary intake standards for protein, lipids, and carbohydrates, dietary intake standards for fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins, and dietary intake standards for macronutrients and micronutrients are obtained. Dietary intake standards include the "recommended amount," "reference value," "target amount," and "upper limit" as defined in the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards." Additionally, the "target value" corresponds to the CDRR (Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Intake) in the US DRIs.

[0067] <Dietary Intake Standards>

[0068] The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare establishes the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards" every five years as a reference for energy and nutrient intake to maintain and promote the health of the public and prevent lifestyle diseases.

[0069] The Japanese Dietary Reference Intakes (2020 Edition) establishes indicators for energy and nutrients. The nutrient indicators are defined to avoid intake deficiencies and include the "Estimated Average Requirement," which is the amount satisfied by half of the population, and the "Recommended Amount," which is the amount satisfied by most people (97% to 98%). In cases where sufficient scientific evidence is not available to establish the Estimated Average Requirement and Recommended Amount, a "Reference Value" is set as the amount sufficient to maintain a certain nutritional status. Additionally, an "Upper Content Limit" is established to avoid health problems caused by excessive intake, and a "Target Amount" is set to prevent the onset of lifestyle diseases.

[0070] In this embodiment, in order to provide a complete nutritional food that can be consumed by all users with different genders, ages, and physical activity levels, the upper and lower intake limits of each nutrient in the standard diet are calculated as described below, based on the “recommended amount,” “standard value,” “target amount,” and “upper limit of content” set for each nutrient in the dietary intake standards of each country. Accordingly, by adjusting the amount of the standard diet according to each user’s estimated energy requirements, it becomes possible to provide a complete nutritional food that meets the dietary intake standards of each country to the user. Furthermore, in order to satisfy the dietary intake standards for vitamins and minerals for all users, the range of intake standards defined by the upper and lower intake limits of mineral and vitamin nutrients in the standard diet is narrower than the range of intake standards defined by the upper limit (upper limit of content) and lower limit (recommended amount, standard value, or target amount) of minerals and vitamins specified in the dietary intake standards of each country, such as the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards.”

[0071] In addition, the above concept is also applicable to dietary intake standards of each country, such as US DRIs and Chinese DRIs.

[0072] Determination of Standard Energy Amount

[0073] In ST103, the reference energy amount of the reference formula is determined as shown below.

[0074] In the “Dietary Intake Standards for Japanese People (2020 Edition)” published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, the estimated energy requirement (kcal / day) for men and women aged 18 to 64 is 1,650 kcal / day to 3,050 kcal / day, as shown in Fig. 3. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a complete nutritional meal is provided to users belonging to each category defined by age, gender, and physical activity level as shown in Fig. 3.

[0075] The lowest estimated energy requirement is 1,650 kcal / day for women aged 50 to 64 with a physical activity level of I (low), and the highest is 3,050 kcal / day for men aged 18 to 29 and 30 to 49 with a physical activity level of III (high). When providing a complete nutritional meal to users belonging to each category defined by age, gender, and physical activity level shown in Fig. 3, the estimated energy requirement of 1,650 kcal / day in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement is set as the energy amount of the standard meal (hereinafter referred to as the "standard energy amount"). The standard meal satisfies the nutritional intake standards for minerals and vitamins for all users shown in Fig. 3, and by adjusting the amount of the standard meal according to each user's estimated energy requirement, it is possible to provide each user with a complete nutritional meal that meets the "standard dietary intake standards for Japanese people."

[0076] In the US DRIs, formulas are established to calculate estimated energy requirements based on age, gender, height, weight, and physical activity level; however, unlike the Japanese Dietary Reference Intakes, estimated energy requirements are not specified for classifications of age, gender, and physical activity level. Therefore, in this embodiment, the estimated energy requirements (EER) for each reference body position of Americans, as prescribed by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are applied to the US DRIs and referred to as the "US Dietary Reference Intakes." As shown in Fig. 7, the estimated energy requirement (kcal / day) for men and women aged 21 to 65 is 1600 kcal / day to 3000 kcal / day, and the energy amount of the standard diet is 1600 kcal / day. The standard diet satisfies the nutritional intake standards for minerals and vitamins for all users shown in Figs. 8 to 10, and by adjusting the amount of the standard diet according to each user's estimated energy requirement, it becomes possible to provide each user with a complete nutritional diet that meets the US Dietary Reference Intakes. In addition, in Figures 7 to 10, physical activity levels S means "Sedentary," M means "Moderately active," and A means "Active."

[0077] According to the Chinese DRIs published by the Chinese Nutrition Society, the estimated energy requirement (kcal / day) for men and women aged 18 to 65 is 1,750 kcal / day to 3,000 kcal / day, as shown in Fig. 11, and the energy amount of the standard formula is 1,750 kcal / day. The standard formula satisfies the nutritional intake standards for minerals and vitamins for all users shown in Figs. 12 to 14, and by adjusting the amount of the standard formula according to each user's estimated energy requirement, it becomes possible to provide each user with a complete nutritional formula that meets the Chinese DRIs.

[0078] Furthermore, the setting of the above standard energy amount is merely an example; it is possible to provide complete nutrition by using other dietary intake standards, such as the Dietary Balance Guide of the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Dietary Guidelines of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese People from the Chinese Nutrition Society. Additionally, different dietary intake standards may be combined. Although the dietary intake standards of Japan, the United States, and China were cited as examples above, standard diets and complete nutrition diets can be provided based on dietary intake standards established by other countries or regions, or by international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO). Furthermore, it is possible to provide complete nutrition diets for special environments, such as the dietary intake standards for space food. It is also possible to establish dietary intake standards limited to specific ages or purposes, such as "standards for the elderly," "standards specifically for dieting targeting men or women," or "standards for both men and women," and to provide complete nutrition diets based on these standards.

[0079] Determination of upper / lower limits for each nutrient · Menu selection · Material selection · Food manufacturing instructions>

[0080] In ST104, the upper and lower intake limits for each nutrient of the standard diet in this embodiment are calculated, and in ST105, a menu that satisfies the upper and lower intake limits for each nutrient of the standard diet is selected, and in ST106, materials (meat, vegetables, seasonings, etc.) necessary for cooking the nutritious food of the selected menu are selected based on each user's estimated energy requirement and the standard energy amount of the standard diet. Additionally, in ST107, information regarding each user's estimated energy requirement, the standard energy amount of the standard diet, the cooking order, and materials is transmitted to the food manufacturing management unit (31) of the food manufacturing management device (30), and the food manufacturing management device (30) instructs the food manufacturing unit to manufacture a food that is a complete nutritious food based on instructions from the food information presentation device (20).

[0081] Here, ST104 determines the upper and lower intake limits for each nutrient in the standard formula as follows.

[0082] 1. Protein

[0083] The upper and lower limits of protein intake in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0084] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," the dietary intake standards (target amounts) for protein for men and women aged 18 to 64 are set at 13–20% or 14–20% energy / day. Additionally, the recommended amount is set at 65g / day for men and 50g / day for women. Furthermore, for individuals with low energy requirements, the lower limit may fall below the recommended amount, but even in such cases, it is advisable to keep the lower limit above the recommended amount.

[0085] Since the estimated energy requirements differ by gender, age, and physical activity level, as shown in Figure 3, when the upper and lower limits of the target protein amount are calculated in g / day, the upper and lower limits differ depending on the classification of the dietary intake standards. Therefore, in order to enable users of different genders, ages, and physical activity levels to consume a complete nutritional diet that meets the dietary intake standards of Japanese people, the upper limit of the target protein amount in the classification of the "standard energy amount," which has the lowest estimated energy requirements, is set as the upper limit of protein intake in the standard diet. In addition, the recommended amount with the highest value among the classifications to which each user belongs is set as the lower limit of protein intake in the standard diet.

[0086] In the example of Figure 3, the upper limit of the target protein amount in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (female, ages 50–64, physical activity level I (low)) becomes the upper limit of protein intake in the standard diet. In this case, since 1g of protein provides 4 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of protein intake in the standard diet is 82.5g / day (=1650 kcal / 4 kcal × 20%). Meanwhile, the lower limit of protein intake is set to 65g, which is the highest recommended amount among all categories.

[0087] When the above "US Dietary Reference Intakes" are used as the dietary intake standard, as shown in Fig. 7, the upper limit of the distribution range of major protein nutrients in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (women, 60 to 65 years old, Sedentary) becomes the upper limit of protein intake in the reference diet. In this case, since 1g of protein provides 4 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of protein intake in the reference diet is 140g / day (=1600 kcal / 4 kcal × 35%). Meanwhile, the lower limit of protein intake is set to 56g, which is the highest recommended amount among all categories.

[0088] As shown in Figure 11, in the Chinese DRIs, only the lower limit of protein intake is set as the recommended amount, and 65g, which is the highest recommended amount among all categories, is set as the lower limit of intake.

[0089] 2. Geology

[0090] The upper and lower intake limits for lipids, and for saturated fatty acids, n-6 fatty acids, n-3 fatty acids, etc. included in the lipids in the standard formula of this embodiment, are calculated as follows.

[0091] Geology

[0092] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," the dietary intake standard (target amount) for lipids for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 20% to 30% energy / day. Since the estimated energy requirements differ by gender, age, and physical activity level, the upper and lower limits of the target lipid intake differ depending on the category, as shown in Figure 3. Therefore, in order to enable users of different genders, ages, and physical activity levels to consume a complete nutritional diet that meets the Japanese Dietary Intake Standards, the upper limit of the target lipid intake in the category of "standard energy amount," which has the lowest estimated energy requirements, is set as the upper limit of lipid intake in the standard diet.

[0093] Meanwhile, since the recommended amount of lipids is not set in the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” the lower limit of the target lipid amount for users belonging to the “standard energy amount” category is set as the lower limit of lipid intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 3, the upper limit and lower limit of the target lipid amount for the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (female, 50 to 64 years old, physical activity level I (low) category) become the upper limit and lower limit of lipid intake in the standard diet. In this case, since 1g of lipid becomes 9kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of lipid intake in the standard diet becomes 55.0g / day (= 1650kcal / 9kcal × 30%), and the lower limit of lipid intake becomes 36.7g / day (= 1650kcal / 9kcal × 20%).

[0094] In the US DRIs, the dietary intake standards for lipids (Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges) for men and women aged 21 to 65 are set at 20% to 35% energy / day. Since the estimated energy requirements differ by gender, age, and physical activity level, the upper and lower limits of the lipid macronutrient distribution ranges differ depending on the category, as shown in Figure 7. Therefore, in order to enable users of different genders, ages, and physical activity levels to consume a complete diet that meets the "US Dietary Reference Intakes," the upper limit of the lipid macronutrient distribution range in the category of "Reference Energy Amount," which has the lowest estimated energy requirements, is set as the upper limit of lipid intake in the reference diet.

[0095] In addition, since the US DRIs do not set recommended amounts for lipids, the lower limit of the lipid macronutrient distribution range for users in the "standard energy amount" category is used as the lower limit of lipid intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 7, the upper limit and lower limit of the lipid macronutrient distribution range for the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (female, 61 to 65 years old, physical activity level S (Sedentary) category) become the upper limit and lower limit of lipid intake in the standard diet. In this case, since 1g of lipid is 9kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of lipid intake in the standard diet is 62.2g / day (= 1600kcal / 9kcal × 35%), and the lower limit of lipid intake is 35.6g / day (= 1600kcal / 9kcal × 20%).

[0096] In the Chinese DRIs, the dietary intake standard for lipids (major nutrient distribution range) for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 20% to 30% energy / day. Since the estimated energy requirements differ by gender, age, and physical activity level, the upper and lower limits of the lipid major nutrient distribution range differ depending on the category, as shown in Figure 11. Therefore, in order to enable users of different genders, ages, and physical activity levels to consume a complete nutritional diet that meets the Chinese DRIs, the upper limit of the lipid major nutrient distribution range in the "Reference Energy Amount" category, which has the lowest estimated energy requirements, is set as the upper limit of lipid intake in the reference diet. On the other hand, since the recommended amount of lipids is not set in the Chinese DRIs, the lower limit of the lipid major nutrient distribution range for users in the "Reference Energy Amount" category is set as the lower limit of lipid intake in the reference diet. In the example of Fig. 11, the upper and lower limits of the lipid macronutrient distribution range for the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (female, 50 to 64 years old, physical activity level I (low)) become the upper and lower limits of lipid intake in the standard diet. In this case, since 1g of lipid is 9 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of lipid intake in the standard diet is 58.3g / day (= 1750 kcal / 9 kcal × 35%), and the lower limit of lipid intake is 38.9g / day (= 1750 kcal / 9 kcal × 20%).

[0097] Saturated Fatty Acids

[0098] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," the dietary intake standard (target amount) for saturated fatty acids for men and women aged 18 and older is set at 7% energy / day. Since the estimated energy requirements differ by gender, age, and physical activity level, when the upper limit of saturated fatty acids is calculated in g / day, as shown in Figure 3, the upper limit varies depending on the category.

[0099] Therefore, in order to enable users of different genders, ages, and physical activity levels to consume a complete nutritional diet that meets the dietary intake standards of Japanese people, the upper limit of the target amount of saturated fatty acids in the "standard energy amount" category, which has the lowest estimated energy requirement, is set as the upper limit of saturated fatty acid intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 3, the upper limit of the target amount of saturated fatty acids in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (female, ages 50–64, physical activity level I (low)) becomes the upper limit of saturated fatty acid intake in the standard diet. In this case, since 1g of saturated fatty acids provides 9 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of saturated fatty acid intake in the standard diet becomes 12.8g / day (=1650 / 9×0.07).

[0100] Since U.S. DRIs do not set standard values ​​for saturated fatty acid content, upper intake limits are not established in standard formulas based on U.S. DRIs.

[0101] In the Chinese DRIs, for saturated fatty acids, a macronutrient distribution range of less than 10% of energy intake is set for men and women aged 18 to 64. In the example of Fig. 11, the upper limit of the macronutrient distribution range for saturated fatty acids in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (women, ages 50 to 64, physical activity level I (low)) becomes the upper limit of saturated fatty acid intake in the standard diet. In this case, since 1g of saturated fatty acid provides 9 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of saturated fatty acid intake in the standard diet is 19.4g / day (=1750 / 9×0.1).

[0102] <n-3계 지방산 및 n-6계 지방산>

[0103] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," the dietary intake standards for n-3 fatty acids and n-6 ​​fatty acids are set as standard amounts, and for n-3 fatty acids, the daily intake is set at 2.0g / day for men and 1.6g / day for women aged 18 to 29, 2.0g / day for men and 1.6g / day for women aged 30 to 49, and 2.2g / day for men and 1.9g / day for women aged 50 to 64, and for n-6 fatty acids, the daily intake is set at 11g / day for men and 8g / day for women aged 18 to 29, 10g / day for men and 8g / day for women aged 30 to 49, and 10g / day for men and 8g / day for women aged 50 to 64.

[0104] In this embodiment, so that all users can consume the standard amounts of n-3 fatty acids and n-6 ​​fatty acids when consuming the standard diet, the maximum value of the standard amount of n-3 fatty acids and n-6 ​​fatty acids in each category (2.2 g / day for n-3 fatty acids and 11 g / day for n-6 fatty acids) is set as the lower limit of intake of the standard diet of this embodiment.

[0105] In the US DRIs, a standard amount is set as the amount of linoleic acid representing n-6 fatty acids, and a standard amount is set as the amount of α-linolenic acid representing n-3 fatty acids. When the US DRIs are used as dietary intake standards, as shown in Figure 7, the maximum values ​​of the standard amounts of linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid in each category (17 g / day for linoleic acid and 1.6 g / day for α-linolenic acid) are set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet so that all users can consume the standard amounts of n-6 fatty acids and n-3 fatty acids when consuming the standard diet.

[0106] In the Chinese DRIs, the ratio of linoleic acid, which represents n-6 fatty acids, to energy intake is set as the recommended amount. In addition, the ratio of α-linolenic acid, which represents n-3 fatty acids, to energy intake is set as the recommended amount. When the Chinese DRIs are used as dietary intake standards, the maximum recommended amounts for linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid in each category (13.3 g / day for linoleic acid and 2.0 g / day for α-linolenic acid) are set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet so that all users can consume the recommended amounts of n-6 fatty acids and n-3 fatty acids by consuming the standard diet.

[0107] 3. Carbohydrates

[0108] The upper and lower intake limits for carbohydrates and plant fibers included in carbohydrates in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0109] Carbohydrates

[0110] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” the dietary intake standard (target amount) for carbohydrates for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 50% to 65% energy / day. Since the estimated energy requirements differ by gender, age, and physical activity level, the upper and lower limits of the target amount of carbohydrates differ depending on the category, as shown in Figure 3.

[0111] Therefore, in order to enable users of different genders, ages, and physical activity levels to consume a complete nutritional diet that meets the Japanese dietary intake standards, the upper limit of the target amount of carbohydrates in the classification of the “standard energy amount” with the lowest estimated energy requirement is set as the upper limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard diet.

[0112] Meanwhile, since no "recommended amount" is set for carbohydrates, the lower limit of the target amount of carbohydrates for users belonging to the "standard energy amount" category is used as the lower limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard formula. In the example of Figure 3, the upper limit and lower limit of the target amount of carbohydrates for users belonging to the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (female, 50 to 64 years old, physical activity level I (low) category) become the upper limit and lower limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard formula. In this case, since 1g of carbohydrate becomes 4 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of carbohydrate intake is 268.1g / day (= 1650 / 4 × 0.65), and the lower limit of carbohydrate intake is 206.3g / day (= 1650 / 4 × 0.5).

[0113] In the US DRIs, the recommended amount of carbohydrates for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 130 g / day, and when the US DRIs are used as the dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 130 g / day is set as the lower limit of intake as shown in Fig. 7. Meanwhile, in the US DRIs, the upper limit of the distribution range of major nutrients is set at 65% energy / day. Since the estimated energy requirements differ by gender, age, and physical activity level, the upper limit of the distribution range of major nutrients for carbohydrates varies depending on the category, as shown in Fig. 7. Therefore, in order to enable users of different genders, ages, and physical activity levels to consume a complete nutritional diet that meets the "US Dietary Intake Standards," the upper limit of the distribution range of major nutrients for carbohydrates in the "Reference Energy Amount" category, which has the lowest estimated energy requirements, is set as the upper limit of carbohydrate intake in the reference diet. In the example of Fig. 7, the upper limit of the distribution range of major carbohydrate nutrients for users in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (female, 61 to 65 years old, physical activity level S (Sedentary)) becomes the upper limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard formula. In this case, since 1g of carbohydrate is 4 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of carbohydrate intake becomes 260g / day (=1600 / 4×0.65).

[0114] In the Chinese DRIs, the distribution range of major carbohydrate nutrients for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set to 50% to 65% energy / day. Since the estimated energy requirements differ by gender, age, and physical activity level, the upper and lower limits of the distribution range of major carbohydrate nutrients differ depending on the category, as shown in Figure 11. Therefore, in order to enable users of different genders, ages, and physical activity levels to consume a complete nutritional diet that meets the Chinese DRIs, the upper limit of the distribution range of major carbohydrate nutrients in the "Reference Energy Amount" category, which has the lowest estimated energy requirements, is set as the upper limit of carbohydrate intake in the reference diet. On the other hand, since the recommended amount of carbohydrates is not set in the Chinese DRIs, the lower limit of the distribution range of major carbohydrate nutrients for users in the "Reference Energy Amount" category is set as the lower limit of carbohydrate intake in the reference diet. In the example of Fig. 11, the upper and lower limits of the distribution range of major carbohydrates in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (female, 50 to 64 years old, physical activity level I (low)) become the upper and lower limits of carbohydrate intake in the standard diet. In this case, since 1g of carbohydrate is 4 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard diet is 284.4g / day (=1750 kcal / 4 kcal × 65%), and the lower limit of carbohydrate intake is 218.8g / day (=1750 kcal / 4 kcal × 50%).

[0115] Plant fiber

[0116] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” dietary intake standards for dietary fiber are set as target amounts, with the target amount set at 21g / day or more for men aged 18 to 64 and 18g / day or more for women. In this embodiment, the maximum value of the target amount of dietary fiber (21g / day) for each category is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet of this embodiment so that all users can consume the target amount of dietary fiber by consuming a standard diet with adjusted amounts.

[0117] In the US DRIs, dietary intake standards for dietary fiber are set as the standard amount. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as dietary intake standards, the maximum value of the standard amount of dietary fiber (38g / day) in each category is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet so that all users, men and women aged 21 to 65, can consume the standard amount of dietary fiber by consuming a standard diet with adjusted amounts.

[0118] Since Chinese DRIs do not set standard values ​​for plant fibers, standards for China are not established in this invention either.

[0119] Added Sugar

[0120] In the Chinese DRIs, regarding added sugars, a macronutrient distribution range of less than 10% of energy intake is established for men and women aged 18 to 64. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as dietary intake standards, in the example of Fig. 11, the upper limit of the macronutrient distribution range for added sugars in the category with the lowest estimated energy requirement (women, ages 50 to 64, physical activity level I (low)) is set as the upper limit of added sugar intake in the standard diet. In this case, since 1g of added sugar provides 9 kcal of energy in the body, the upper limit of added sugar intake in the standard diet becomes 43.8g / day (=1750 / 4×0.1).

[0121] 4. Sodium (equivalent to table salt)

[0122] The upper and lower intake limits of sodium (equivalent to salt) in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0123] In the “Dietary Intake Standards for Japanese People,” the dietary intake standards (target amount) for sodium (salt equivalent) for men and women aged 18 to 64 are set at less than 7.5g / day for men and less than 6.5g / day for women as salt equivalent.

[0124] Here, the amount of the standard formula in this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the salt equivalent amount included in the standard formula with the adjusted amount must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Accordingly, the normalized salt equivalent amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the smallest normalized salt equivalent amount among them is set as the upper limit of the salt equivalent amount intake in the standard formula.

[0125] Normalized Salt Equivalent Amount = Target Salt Equivalent Amount × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0126] In the example of Figure 4, the estimated energy requirement for males aged 18 to 29 with physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, so the salt equivalent that can be included in the standard diet is the smallest at 4.06 g / day (7.5 g × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, the sodium in the standard diet is kept below the upper limit of 4.06 g / day in terms of salt equivalent intake.

[0127] Furthermore, regarding sodium in standard meals, since it affects the taste of the food, it is possible to be flexible with this amount. For example, in the Smart Meal standards reviewed and certified by a consortium including the Japanese Society for Nutritional Improvement, the Japanese Society of Food Service Management, and the Japanese Society of Hypertension, sodium (salt equivalent) is set to be "appropriately" less than 3.0g and "must" less than 3.5g, so it is acceptable to follow these standards. That is, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals per day, if the total calorie intake is 450–650 kcal, the salt equivalent can be set to less than 3.0g, and if it is 650–850 kcal, the salt equivalent can be set to less than 3.5g, and the salt equivalent can be adjusted so that the said salt equivalent is below the upper limit. Additionally, other independent standards may be established. For example, for intakes of less than 450 kcal, the salt equivalent may be set to less than 2.5g. In addition, for 850 kcal or more, it may be less than 4.0g.

[0128] In addition, as another independent standard, it is also possible to set the intake of salt for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a day to 1.7g or less for breakfast, less than 3.0g for lunch, and less than 3.5g for dinner, thereby adjusting the equivalent amount of salt to an upper limit. It is also possible to establish an upper limit for the intake of sodium (equivalent amount of salt) in this way.

[0129] In addition, you may follow criteria other than the aforementioned setting method, or you may set criteria that allow for delicious consumption and easy salt reduction.

[0130] Within the range described above, the upper and lower intake limits of sodium (equivalent to salt) in the “standard formula” of this embodiment may be used.

[0131] Under US DRIs, the standard sodium intake for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 1,500 mg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the standard intake of 1,500 mg / day is set as the lower limit of the standard diet intake.

[0132] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of sodium for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 1,400 mg / day or 1,500 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 1,500 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0133] 5. Calcium

[0134] The upper and lower intake limits of calcium in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0135] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," recommended amounts and upper limits for calcium intake are established for individuals aged 18 to 64. In this embodiment, the standard formula is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the calcium included in the adjusted standard formula must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirements. Thus, the normalized calcium amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized calcium amount among them is set as the upper limit for calcium intake in the standard formula.

[0136] Normalized Calcium Amount = Upper Limit of Calcium Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0137] In addition, the lower limit of calcium intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum recommended amount of calcium (800 mg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of calcium. In the example of Figure 4, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years old, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of calcium that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 1352.5 mg / day (= 2500 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of calcium intake in the standard formula.

[0138] In the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of calcium for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 1,000 to 1,200 mg / day. However, if the maximum value of 1,200 mg / day is set as the lower intake limit of the standard formula, as shown in Figure 8, the upper calcium limit for a male, aged 51 to 65, and a user classified as Physical Activity Level A (Active), calculated by the normalized calcium amount formula, is 1,143 mg, which is lower than the lower intake limit. Therefore, it was decided not to set upper and lower intake limits for calcium intake. Additionally, it is possible to establish lower and upper intake limits by limiting age or gender.

[0139] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of calcium for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 800 to 1000 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the maximum recommended value of 1000 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized calcium amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized calcium amount among them is set as the upper limit of calcium intake in the standard formula. In the example of Figure 12, the upper limit of calcium for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 1167 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of calcium intake in the standard formula.

[0140] 6. Iron

[0141] The upper and lower intake limits of iron in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0142] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," recommended and upper limits for iron intake are established for the 18 to 64-year-old age group. Here, the standard formula of this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the iron included in the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Thus, the normalized iron amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized iron amount among them is set as the upper limit for iron intake in the standard formula.

[0143] Normalized Iron Amount = Upper Limit of Iron Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0144] In addition, the lower limit of iron intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum recommended amount of iron (10.5 mg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of iron. In the example of Figure 4, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years old, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of iron that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 27.0 mg / day (=50 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of iron intake in the standard formula.

[0145] Under the U.S. DRIs, the recommended daily intake of iron for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 8 to 18 mg / day. Therefore, when using the U.S. DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the maximum recommended value of 18 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the reference diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized iron amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the lowest normalized iron amount among them is set as the upper limit of iron intake in the reference diet. In the example shown in Fig. 8, the upper limit of iron for men aged 26 to 35, in the physical activity level A (Active) category, is 24 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of iron intake in the reference diet.

[0146] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of iron for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 12 to 20 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the maximum recommended amount of 20 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized iron amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized iron amount among them is set as the upper limit of iron intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 12, the upper limit of iron for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 24.5 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of iron intake in the standard diet.

[0147] 7. Person

[0148] The upper and lower intake limits of phosphorus in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0149] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," standard amounts and upper limits for phosphorus intake are established for the 18 to 64-year-old age group. Here, the standard formula of this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the phosphorus included in the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Thus, for each category, the normalized phosphorus amount is calculated using the following formula, and the smallest normalized phosphorus amount among them is set as the upper limit for phosphorus intake in the standard formula.

[0150] Normalized Phosphorus Amount = Upper Limit of Phosphorus Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0151] In addition, the lower limit of phosphorus intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum value of the standard amount of phosphorus (1000 mg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the standard amount of phosphorus. In the example of Figure 4, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years of age, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of phosphorus that can be included in the standard formula is the lowest at 1623.0 mg / day (=3000 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of phosphorus intake in the standard formula.

[0152] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of phosphorus for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 700 mg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 700 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the reference diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized phosphorus amount is calculated for each category using the above formula, and the lowest normalized phosphorus amount among them is set as the upper limit of phosphorus intake for the reference diet. In the example shown in Figure 8, the upper limit of phosphorus for men aged 21 to 35 with physical activity level A (Active), which is 1600 mg / day, becomes the upper limit of phosphorus intake for the reference diet.

[0153] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of phosphorus for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 720 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 720 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized phosphorus amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized phosphorus amount among them is set as the upper limit of phosphorus intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 12, the upper limit of phosphorus for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 2042 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of phosphorus intake in the standard diet.

[0154] 8. Magnesium

[0155] The upper and lower intake limits of magnesium in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0156] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," for the dietary intake of magnesium, recommended amounts and upper limits for intake from sources other than ordinary food are established for individuals aged 18 to 64. Here, the standard formula of this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the magnesium added to the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Thus, the normalized magnesium amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized magnesium amount among them is set as the upper limit for magnesium intake in the standard formula.

[0157] Normalized Magnesium Amount = Upper Limit of Magnesium Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0158] In addition, the lower limit of magnesium intake in the standard diet is set to the maximum recommended amount of magnesium (370 mg / day) for each category, so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of magnesium. In the example of Figure 4, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of males, ages 18 to 29, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of magnesium that can be included in the standard diet is the lowest at 189.3 mg / day (350 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, the upper limit of magnesium intake added to the standard diet is set to less than 189.3 mg / day. Furthermore, as mentioned above, in the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," the upper limit of content is set only for intake from sources other than ordinary food.

[0159] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of magnesium for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 320 to 420 mg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended intake of 420 mg / day is set as the lower limit of the standard diet intake.

[0160] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of magnesium for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 330 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended intake of 330 mg / day is set as the lower limit of the standard diet intake.

[0161] 9. Potassium

[0162] The upper and lower intake limits of potassium in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0163] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," a standard amount of potassium is established for the 18 to 64 age group.

[0164] In this embodiment, so that all users can consume more than the standard amount of potassium, the maximum value of the standard amount of potassium (2500 mg / day) in each category is set as the lower limit of intake of the standard formula.

[0165] Under US DRIs, the standard daily intake of potassium for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 2,600 to 3,400 mg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the standard intake of 3,400 mg / day is set as the lower limit of the standard diet intake.

[0166] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of potassium for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 2000 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 2000 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0167] 10. Copper

[0168] The upper and lower intake limits of copper in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0169] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” recommended amounts and upper limits for copper intake are established for the 18 to 64-year-old age group.

[0170] Here, the amount of the standard formula in this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the copper included in the standard formula with the adjusted amount must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Accordingly, the normalized copper amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the smallest normalized copper amount among them is set as the upper limit of copper intake in the standard formula.

[0171] Normalized Copper Amount = Upper Limit of Copper Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0172] In addition, the lower limit of copper intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum recommended amount of copper (0.9 mg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of copper. In the example of Figure 4, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years old, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of copper that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 3.79 mg / day (7 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of copper intake in the standard formula.

[0173] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily allowance for copper for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 0.9 mg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 0.9 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the reference formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized copper amount is calculated for each category using the above formula, and the lowest normalized copper amount among them is set as the upper limit of copper intake in the reference formula. In the example shown in Fig. 8, the upper limit of copper for men aged 21 to 35, in the physical activity level A (Active) category, is 5.3 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of copper intake in the reference formula.

[0174] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of copper for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 0.8 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 0.8 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized copper amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized copper amount among them is set as the upper limit of copper intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 12, the upper limit of copper for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 4.7 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of copper intake in the standard diet.

[0175] 11. Iodine

[0176] The upper and lower intake limits of iodine in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0177] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” recommended amounts and upper limits for iodine intake are established for the 18 to 64-year-olds.

[0178] Here, the amount of the standard formula in this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the iodine included in the standard formula with the adjusted amount must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Accordingly, the normalized iodine amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized iodine amount among them is set as the upper limit of iodine intake in the standard formula.

[0179] Normalized Iodine Amount = Upper Limit of Iodine Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Class)

[0180] In addition, the lower limit of iodine intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum recommended amount of iodine (130 μg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of iodine. In the example of Figure 5, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years old, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of iodine that can be included in the standard formula is the lowest at 1623 μg / day (3000 μg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of copper intake in the standard formula.

[0181] In addition, the upper limit of intake in the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards" is set for habitual intake, and intermittently exceeding the upper limit is permitted, and the same applies to this embodiment.

[0182] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of iodine for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 150 µg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 150 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the reference diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized iodine amount is calculated for each category using the above formula, and the lowest normalized iodine amount among them is set as the upper limit of iodine intake in the reference diet. In the example shown in Fig. 9, the upper limit of iodine for men aged 21 to 35, with physical activity level A (Active), is 586.7 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of iodine intake in the reference diet.

[0183] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of iodine for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 120 µg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 120 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized iodine amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized iodine amount among them is set as the upper limit of iodine intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 13, the upper limit of iodine for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 350 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of iodine intake in the standard diet.

[0184] 12. Selenium

[0185] The upper and lower intake limits of selenium in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0186] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," recommended amounts and upper limits for selenium intake are established for individuals aged 18 to 64. In this embodiment, the standard formula is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the selenium included in the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirements. Thus, the normalized selenium amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized selenium amount among them is set as the upper limit for selenium intake in the standard formula.

[0187] Normalized Selenium Amount = Upper Limit of Selenium Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0188] In addition, the lower limit of selenium intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum recommended amount of selenium (30 μg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of selenium. In the example of Figure 5, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years of age, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of selenium that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 243.4 μg / day (450 μg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of selenium intake in the standard formula.

[0189] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of selenium for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 55 µg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 55 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized selenium amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized selenium amount among them is set as the upper limit of selenium intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 9, the upper limit of selenium for men aged 21 to 35, in the physical activity level A (Active) category, is 213 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of selenium intake in the standard diet.

[0190] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of selenium for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 60 µg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 60 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized selenium amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized selenium amount among them is set as the upper limit of selenium intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 13, the upper limit of selenium for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 233.3 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of selenium intake in the standard diet.

[0191] 13. Zinc

[0192] The upper and lower intake limits of zinc in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0193] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” recommended amounts and upper limits for zinc intake are established for ages 18 to 64.

[0194] Here, the amount of the standard formula in this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the zinc included in the standard formula with the adjusted amount must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Accordingly, the normalized zinc amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized zinc amount among them is set as the upper limit of zinc intake in the standard formula.

[0195] Normalized Zinc Amount = Upper Limit of Zinc Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0196] In addition, the lower limit of zinc intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum recommended amount of zinc (11 mg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of zinc. In the example of Figure 5, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years of age, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the zinc that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 21.6 mg / day (40 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of zinc intake in the standard formula.

[0197] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily allowance for zinc for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 8 to 11 mg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the maximum recommended value of 11 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the reference formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized zinc amount is calculated for each category using the above formula, and the lowest normalized zinc amount among them is set as the upper limit of zinc intake in the reference formula. In the example shown in Fig. 8, the upper limit of zinc for men aged 21 to 25 with physical activity level A (Active) is 21.3 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of zinc intake in the reference formula.

[0198] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of zinc for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 7.5 to 12.5 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the recommended amount of 12.5 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized zinc amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized zinc amount among them is set as the upper limit of zinc intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 12, the upper limit of zinc for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 23.3 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of zinc intake in the standard diet.

[0199] 14. Chrome

[0200] The upper and lower intake limits of chromium in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0201] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” standard amounts and upper limits for chromium intake are established for ages 18 to 64.

[0202] Here, the amount of the standard formula in this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the chromium included in the standard formula with the adjusted amount must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Accordingly, the normalized chromium amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized chromium amount among them is set as the upper limit of chromium intake in the standard formula.

[0203] Normalized Chromium Amount = Upper Limit of Chromium Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0204] In addition, the lower limit of chromium intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum value of the standard amount of chromium (10 μg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the standard amount of chromium. In the example of Figure 5, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years old, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of chromium that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 270.5 μg / day (500 μg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of chromium intake in the standard formula.

[0205] Under US DRIs, the reference amount of chromium for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 25 to 35 µg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as dietary intake standards, 35 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the reference diet.

[0206] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of chromium for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 30 µg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 30 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0207] 15. Manganese

[0208] The upper and lower intake limits of manganese in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0209] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” the standard amount and upper limit of content for manganese in the diet are established for ages 18 to 64.

[0210] Here, the amount of the standard formula in this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the manganese included in the standard formula with the adjusted amount must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Accordingly, the normalized manganese amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized manganese amount among them is set as the upper limit for manganese intake in the standard formula.

[0211] Normalized Manganese Amount = Upper Limit of Manganese Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0212] In addition, the lower limit of manganese intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum value of the standard amount of manganese (4 mg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the standard amount of manganese. In the example of Figure 5, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years old, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of manganese that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 6.0 mg / day (11 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of manganese intake in the standard formula.

[0213] Under the US DRIs, the standard intake of manganese for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 1.8 to 2.3 mg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the maximum value of 2.3 mg / day is set as the lower intake limit of the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper intake limit, the normalized manganese amount is calculated for each category using the above formula, and the lowest normalized manganese amount among them is set as the upper intake limit of manganese in the standard formula. In the example shown in Fig. 9, the upper intake limit of manganese of 5.9 mg / day for men aged 21 to 35 with physical activity level A (Active) becomes the upper intake limit of manganese in the standard formula.

[0214] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of manganese for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 4.5 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, 4.5 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized manganese amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized manganese amount among them is set as the upper limit of manganese intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 13, the upper limit of manganese intake of 6.4 mg / day for men, aged 18 to 49, and physical activity level III (high) becomes the upper limit of manganese intake in the standard diet.

[0215] 16. Molybdenum

[0216] The upper and lower intake limits of molybdenum in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0217] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," recommended amounts and upper limits for molybdenum intake are established for the 18 to 64-year-old age group. Here, the standard formula of this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the amount of molybdenum included in the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Thus, the normalized molybdenum amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized molybdenum amount among them is set as the upper limit for molybdenum intake in the standard formula.

[0218] Normalized Molybdenum Amount = Upper Limit of Molybdenum Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0219] In addition, the lower limit of molybdenum intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum recommended amount of molybdenum (30 μg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of molybdenum. In the example of Figure 5, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years old, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of molybdenum that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 324.6 μg / day (600 μg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of molybdenum intake in the standard formula.

[0220] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of molybdenum for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 45 µg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 45 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized molybdenum amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized molybdenum amount among them is set as the upper limit of molybdenum intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 9, the upper limit of molybdenum for men aged 21 to 35, in the physical activity level A (Active) category, is 1067 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of molybdenum intake in the standard diet.

[0221] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of molybdenum for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 100 µg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 100 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized molybdenum amount is calculated for each category using the above formula, and the smallest normalized molybdenum amount among them is set as the upper limit of molybdenum intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 13, the upper limit of molybdenum for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 525 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of molybdenum intake in the standard diet.

[0222] 17. Chlorides

[0223] In the US DRIs, the standard amount of chloride for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 2.3 g / day. However, if the standard amount of 2.3 g / day is used as the lower limit of intake in the standard formula, as shown in Figure 9, the upper limit of chloride for men aged 21 to 35 in the physical activity level A (Active) category, calculated by the formula for normalized chloride amount (normalized chloride amount = upper limit of chloride content × (standard energy amount / estimated energy requirement for each category)), becomes 1.9 g, which is lower than the lower limit. Therefore, it was decided not to set upper and lower limits for chloride intake. In addition, it is possible to establish lower and upper limits for intake by limiting age or gender.

[0224] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of chloride for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 2,300 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 2,300 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0225] 18. Nickel

[0226] Under U.S. DRIs, an upper limit for nickel intake is established. When using U.S. DRIs as dietary intake standards, the normalized nickel amount is calculated for each category using the following formula regarding the upper limit, and the lowest normalized nickel amount among them is set as the upper limit for nickel intake in the standard formula.

[0227] Normalized Nickel Amount = Upper Limit of Nickel Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0228] In the example of Fig. 9, the upper limit of nickel intake for males aged 21 to 35, classified as physical activity level A (Active), is 0.53 mg / day, which is the upper limit of nickel intake in the standard formula.

[0229] 19. Vanadium

[0230] In the US DRIs, an upper limit for vanadium intake is established. When using the US DRIs as dietary intake standards, regarding the upper limit for intake, the normalized vanadium amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the smallest normalized vanadium amount among them is set as the upper limit for vanadium intake in the standard formula.

[0231] Normalized Vanadium Amount = Upper Limit of Vanadium Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0232] In the example of Fig. 9, the upper limit of vanadium intake for males aged 21 to 35, classified as physical activity level A (Active), is 0.96 mg / day, which is the upper limit of vanadium intake in the standard formula.

[0233] 20. Boron

[0234] In the US DRIs, an upper limit for boron intake is established. When using the US DRIs as dietary intake standards, regarding the upper limit for intake, the normalized boron amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized boron amount among them is set as the upper limit for boron intake in the standard formula.

[0235] Normalized Boron Amount = Upper Limit of Boron Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification)

[0236] In the example of Fig. 9, the upper limit of boron intake of 10.7 mg / day for males aged 21 to 35 years and classified as physical activity level A (Active) is the upper limit of boron intake in the standard formula.

[0237] 21. Fluoride

[0238] Under the US DRIs, the standard intake of fluoride for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 4 mg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 4 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized fluoride amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the smallest normalized fluoride amount among them is set as the upper limit of fluoride intake in the standard diet.

[0239] Normalized Fluoride Amount = Upper Limit of Fluoride Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Classification).

[0240] In the example of Fig. 9, the upper limit of fluoride intake of 5.3 mg / day for males aged 21 to 35 years and classified as physical activity level A (Active) becomes the upper limit of fluoride intake in the standard diet.

[0241] 22. Vitamin A

[0242] The upper and lower intake limits of Vitamin A in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0243] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," recommended and upper limits for the intake of Vitamin A are established for individuals aged 18 to 64. In this embodiment, the standard formula is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the Vitamin A included in the adjusted standard formula must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Thus, the normalized Vitamin A amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized Vitamin A amount among them is set as the upper limit for Vitamin A intake in the standard formula.

[0244] Normalized Vitamin A Amount = Upper Limit of Vitamin A Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0245] In addition, the lower limit for vitamin A intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum recommended daily allowance of vitamin A (900 µg RE / day) for each category, so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of vitamin A.

[0246] In the example of Figure 6, the estimated energy requirement for men aged 18 to 29 with physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, so the amount of vitamin A that can be included in the standard formula is the lowest at 1460.7 µgRE / day (2700 µgRE × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit for vitamin A intake in the standard formula.

[0247] In addition, although Vitamin A includes retinol (animal-derived) and carotenoids (plant-derived), the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards" establish upper limits only for retinol and added Vitamin A, and do not establish upper limits for diet-derived carotenoids, and the same applies to this embodiment.

[0248] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 700 to 900 µg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the maximum value of 900 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized Vitamin A amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized Vitamin A amount among them is set as the upper limit of Vitamin A intake in the standard formula. In the example of Figure 10, the upper limit of Vitamin A for men aged 21 to 35, in the physical activity level A (Active) category, is 1600 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of Vitamin A intake in the standard formula.

[0249] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of Vitamin A for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 700 to 800 µg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, 800 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized Vitamin A amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized Vitamin A amount among them is set as the upper limit of Vitamin A intake in the standard formula. In the example of Fig. 14, the upper limit of Vitamin A for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 1750 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of Vitamin A intake in the standard formula.

[0250] 23. Vitamin D

[0251] The upper and lower intake limits of Vitamin D in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0252] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," a standard amount and an upper limit for the intake of Vitamin D are established for individuals aged 18 to 64. Here, the standard formula of this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the Vitamin D included in the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Thus, the normalized Vitamin D amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized Vitamin D amount among them is set as the upper limit for Vitamin D intake in the standard formula.

[0253] Normalized Vitamin D Amount = Upper Limit of Vitamin D Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0254] In addition, the lower limit of vitamin D intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum value of the standard amount of vitamin D (8.5 μg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the standard amount of vitamin D. In the example of Figure 6, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years of age, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of vitamin D that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 54.1 μg / day (100 μg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of vitamin D intake in the standard formula.

[0255] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of vitamin D for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 15 µg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 15 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized vitamin D amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized vitamin D amount among them is set as the upper limit of vitamin D intake in the standard formula. In the example of Figure 10, the upper limit of vitamin D for men aged 21 to 35, in the physical activity level A (Active) category, is 53.3 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of vitamin D intake in the standard formula.

[0256] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of vitamin D for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 10 µg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 10 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized vitamin D amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized vitamin D amount among them is set as the upper limit of vitamin D intake in the standard formula. In the example of Figure 14, the upper limit of vitamin D for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 29.2 µg / day, which becomes the upper limit of vitamin D intake in the standard formula.

[0257] 24. Vitamin E

[0258] The upper and lower intake limits of Vitamin E in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0259] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," a standard amount and an upper limit for the intake of Vitamin E are established for individuals aged 18 to 64. Here, the standard formula of this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the Vitamin E included in the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Thus, the normalized Vitamin E amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized Vitamin E amount among them is set as the upper limit for Vitamin E intake in the standard formula.

[0260] Normalized Vitamin E Amount = Upper Limit of Vitamin E Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0261] In addition, the lower limit of vitamin E intake in the standard formula is set to the maximum value of the standard amount of vitamin E (7.0 mg / day) for each category, so that all users can consume more than the standard amount of vitamin E.

[0262] In the example of Figure 6, since the estimated energy requirement for males aged 18 to 29 and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of vitamin E that can be included in the standard formula is the smallest at 459.8 mg / day (=850 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit for vitamin E intake in the standard formula.

[0263] Under US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of vitamin E for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 15 mg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 15 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0264] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of vitamin E for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 14 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, 14 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized vitamin E amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized vitamin E amount among them is set as the upper limit of vitamin E intake in the standard formula. In the example of Figure 14, the upper limit of vitamin E for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 408.3 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of vitamin E intake in the standard formula.

[0265] 25. Vitamin K

[0266] The lower limit of Vitamin K in the standard formula of this embodiment is calculated as follows.

[0267] The lower limit of vitamin K intake in the standard diet is set to the maximum value of the standard amount of vitamin K in each category (150 μg / day) so that all users can consume more than the standard amount of vitamin K. In addition, in the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," the standard amount of vitamin K is set at 150 μg / day regardless of age, gender, or physical activity level, so the standard amount of vitamin K becomes the lower limit of intake in the standard diet.

[0268] Under US DRIs, the standard intake of vitamin K for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 90 to 120 µg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as dietary intake standards, the maximum value of 120 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0269] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of vitamin K for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 80 µg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 80 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the reference diet.

[0270] 26. Vitamin B1

[0271] The lower limit of Vitamin B1 in the standard formula of this embodiment is calculated as follows.

[0272] The recommended amount of Vitamin B1 is set in the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," and is set at 1.1 to 1.4 mg / day depending on age, gender, and physical activity level. In this embodiment, so that all users can consume the standard amount of Vitamin B1, the maximum value of the standard amount of Vitamin B1 in each category (1.4 mg / day) is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet of this embodiment. Accordingly, for example, even if a male aged 18 to 49 restricts his dietary calorie intake to 1650 kcal / day for the purpose of dieting, it becomes possible to meet the dietary intake standard of 1.4 mg / day of Vitamin B1 by consuming the standard diet.

[0273] Under US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of vitamin B1 for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 1.1 to 1.2 mg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the maximum value of 1.2 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0274] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of vitamin B1 for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 1.2 to 1.4 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the maximum value of 1.4 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0275] 27. Vitamin B2

[0276] The lower limit of Vitamin B2 in the standard formula of this embodiment is calculated as follows.

[0277] The recommended amount of Vitamin B2 is set in the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," and is set at 1.2 to 1.6 mg / day depending on age, gender, and physical activity level. In this embodiment, so that all users can consume the standard amount of Vitamin B2, the maximum value of the standard amount of Vitamin B2 in each category (1.6 mg / day) is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet of this embodiment. Accordingly, for example, even if a male aged 18 to 49 restricts his dietary calorie intake to 1650 kcal / day for the purpose of dieting, it becomes possible to meet the dietary intake standard of 1.6 mg / day of Vitamin B2 by consuming the standard diet.

[0278] In the US DRIs, the recommended daily allowance for vitamin B2 for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 1.1 to 1.3 mg / day. Therefore, the maximum value of 1.3 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0279] In Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily allowance for vitamin B2 for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 1.2 to 1.4 mg / day. Therefore, the maximum value of 1.4 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0280] 28. Niacin

[0281] The upper and lower intake limits of niacin in the standard formula of this embodiment are calculated as follows.

[0282] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” recommended and upper limits for niacin are established for individuals aged 18 to 64. Here, upper limits are set only for niacin derived from fortified foods and supplements.

[0283] The amount of the standard formula in this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the niacin included in the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Accordingly, the normalized niacin amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized niacin amount among them is set as the upper limit for niacin intake in the standard formula.

[0284] Normalized Niacin Amount = Upper Limit of Niacin Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0285] In addition, the lower limit of niacin equivalent intake in the standard diet is set to the maximum recommended amount of niacin equivalent (15 mg NE / day) for each category, so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of niacin equivalent. In the example of Fig. 6, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of males, ages 18 to 29, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of niacin that can be included in the standard diet is the smallest at 43.3 mg / day (80 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, this value is set as the upper limit of niacin intake in the standard diet. Furthermore, the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards" set upper limits for niacin derived from fortified foods and supplements, and the same applies to this embodiment.

[0286] Under US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of niacin for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 14 to 16 mg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the maximum recommended daily intake of 16 mg / day is set as the lower limit of the standard diet intake.

[0287] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of niacin for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 12 to 15 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the maximum recommended daily intake of 15 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized niacin amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized niacin amount among them is set as the upper limit of niacin intake in the standard formula. In the example of Figure 14, the upper limit of niacin for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 180.8 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of niacin intake in the standard formula.

[0288] 29. Vitamin B6

[0289] In the standard formula of this embodiment, the upper and lower intake limits of vitamin B6 are calculated as follows.

[0290] In the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," recommended and upper limits for the intake of vitamin B6 are established for individuals aged 18 to 64. In this embodiment, the standard formula is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the vitamin B6 included in the standard formula with adjusted amounts must be lower than the dietary intake standard for the category with the highest estimated energy requirement. Thus, the normalized vitamin B6 amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized vitamin B6 amount among them is set as the upper limit for vitamin B6 intake in the standard formula.

[0291] Normalized Vitamin B6 Amount = Upper Limit of Vitamin B6 Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0292] In addition, the lower limit of vitamin B6 intake in the standard diet is set to the maximum recommended amount of vitamin B6 (1.4 mg / day) for each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of vitamin B6. In the example of Figure 6, since the estimated energy requirement for the category of male, 18 to 29 years of age, and physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, the amount of vitamin B6 that can be included in the standard diet is the smallest at 29.75 mg / day (55 mg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, the upper limit of vitamin B6 intake in the standard diet is set to 29.75 mg. Accordingly, even if a male user aged 18 to 29 years and classified as having physical activity level III (high) consumes a standard diet of 1650 kcal / day containing vitamin B6 below the upper limit of intake (e.g., 29.7 mg / day) for 3050 kcal / day, the upper limit of vitamin B6 intake of 55 mg / day will not be exceeded.

[0293] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily allowance for vitamin B6 for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 1.3 to 1.7 mg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the maximum recommended amount of 1.7 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the reference formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized vitamin B6 amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized vitamin B6 amount among them is set as the upper limit of vitamin B6 intake in the reference formula.

[0294] In the example of Fig. 10, the upper limit of vitamin B6 for males aged 21 to 35, classified as physical activity level A (Active), is 53.3 mg / day, which is the upper limit of vitamin B6 intake in the standard formula.

[0295] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily allowance for vitamin B6 for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 1.4 to 1.6 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the maximum recommended daily allowance of 1.6 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the reference formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized vitamin B6 amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized vitamin B6 amount among them is set as the upper limit of vitamin B6 intake in the reference formula.

[0296] In the example of Fig. 14, the upper limit of vitamin B6 intake for men aged 18 to 49 with physical activity level III (high) is 35 mg / day, which is the upper limit of vitamin B6 intake in the standard diet.

[0297] 30. Vitamin B 12 , biotin, vitamin C

[0298] The standard formula in this embodiment is Vitamin B 12 The lower intake limits for biotin and vitamin C are calculated as follows.

[0299] In the "Dietary Intake Standards for Japanese People," Vitamin B 12 , the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin C is established, and the standard daily allowance for Biotin is established. In this embodiment, all users Vitamin B 12 , in order to consume the recommended amount of Vitamin C or the standard amount of biotin, Vitamin B in each category 12 The maximum value of the recommended allowance of Vitamin C or the standard allowance of biotin is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. In addition, according to the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," regardless of age, gender, or physical activity level, Vitamin B 12 Since the recommended daily allowances for Vitamin C are set at 2.4 µg / day and 100 mg / day, respectively, and the standard daily allowance for Biotin is set at 50 µg / day, Vitamin B 12 The recommended amount of vitamin C, or the standard amount of biotin, each become the lower limit of intake in the standard formula.

[0300] In the US DRIs, Vitamin B12 for men and women aged 21 to 65 12 The recommended daily allowance for is set at 2.4 µg / day, and the recommended daily allowance for biotin is set at 30 µg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as dietary intake standards, Vitamin B 12 The recommended daily intake of 2.4 µg / day for 24 and 30 µg / day for biotin is set as the lower intake limit of the standard formula, respectively.

[0301] In Chinese DRIs, Vitamin B in men and women aged 18 to 64 12 The recommended daily allowance for is set at 2.4 µg / day, and the recommended daily allowance for biotin is set at 40 µg / day. Therefore, when using Chinese DRIs as dietary intake standards, Vitamin B 12 The recommended daily intake of 2.4 µg / day for 2.4 µg / day for 2.4 µg / day for 2.4 µg / day for 2.4 µg / day for 40 µg / day for 4.5

[0302] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 75 to 90 mg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, the maximum value of 90 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the reference formula. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized Vitamin C amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the smallest normalized Vitamin C amount among them is set as the upper limit of Vitamin C intake in the reference formula.

[0303] Normalized Vitamin C Amount = Upper Limit of Vitamin C Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0304] In the example of Fig. 10, the upper limit of vitamin C intake for males aged 21 to 35 years and classified as physical activity level A (Active) is 1067 mg / day, which is the upper limit of vitamin C intake in the standard formula.

[0305] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of vitamin C for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 100 mg / day. Therefore, 100 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the reference formula. Meanwhile, the upper limit of intake is calculated by applying the above formula to the normalized vitamin C amount for each category, and the smallest normalized vitamin C amount among them is set as the upper limit of vitamin C intake in the reference formula. In the example of Fig. 14, the upper limit of vitamin C for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 1167 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of vitamin C intake in the reference formula.

[0306] 31. Choline

[0307] Under US DRIs, the standard intake of choline for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 425 to 550 mg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the maximum value of 550 mg / day is set as the lower intake limit of the standard formula. Meanwhile, for the upper intake limit, the normalized choline amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized choline amount among them is set as the upper intake limit of Vitamin C in the standard formula.

[0308] Normalized choline amount = Upper limit of choline content × (Reference energy amount / Estimated energy requirement for each category)

[0309] In the example of Fig. 10, the upper limit of choline for men aged 21 to 35, classified as physical activity level A (Active), is 1867 mg / day, which is the upper limit of choline intake in the standard diet.

[0310] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of choline for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 400 to 500 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as the dietary intake standard, the maximum value of 500 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake in the standard diet. Meanwhile, for the upper limit of intake, the normalized choline amount is calculated using the above formula for each category, and the smallest normalized choline amount among them is set as the upper limit of choline intake in the standard diet. In the example of Figure 14, the upper limit of choline for men aged 18 to 49, physical activity level III (high), is 1750 mg / day, which becomes the upper limit of choline intake in the standard diet.

[0311] 32. Pantothenic acid

[0312] In this embodiment, the standard formula calculates the lower limit of pantothenic acid intake as follows.

[0313] The standard amount of pantothenic acid is set in the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards," and is set at 5 to 6 mg / day depending on age, gender, and physical activity level. In this embodiment, in order for all users to consume the standard amount of pantothenic acid, the maximum value of the standard amount of pantothenic acid in each category (6 mg / day) is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet. Accordingly, it becomes possible for all users to consume the standard amount of pantothenic acid by consuming at least the standard diet.

[0314] Under US DRIs, the standard intake of pantothenic acid for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 5 mg / day. Therefore, when using US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 5 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0315] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of pantothenic acid for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 5 mg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 5 mg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the standard diet.

[0316] 33. Folic acid

[0317] In the standard formula of this embodiment, the upper and lower intake limits of folic acid are calculated as follows.

[0318] In the “Japanese Dietary Intake Standards,” recommended amounts and upper limits for folic acid intake are established for ages 18 to 64.

[0319] Here, the amount of the standard formula in this embodiment is adjusted according to the attributes of each user. Therefore, the folic acid included in the standard formula with adjusted amount needs to be lower than the dietary intake standard of the category with a high estimated energy requirement. Thus, the normalized folic acid amount is calculated for each category using the following formula, and the lowest normalized folic acid amount among them is set as the upper limit of folic acid intake in the standard formula.

[0320] Normalized Folic Acid Amount = Upper Limit of Folic Acid Content × (Reference Energy Amount / Estimated Energy Requirement for Each Category)

[0321] In addition, the lower limit of folic acid intake in the standard diet is set to the maximum recommended amount of folic acid (240 μg / day) in each category so that all users can consume more than the recommended amount of folic acid.

[0322] In the example of Figure 6, the estimated energy requirement for men aged 18 to 29 with physical activity level III (high) is higher compared to other categories, so the folic acid that can be included in the standard diet is the smallest at 486.9 μg / day (900 μg × 1650 kcal / 3050 kcal). Therefore, the upper limit of folic acid intake in the standard diet is set to 486.9 μg / day.

[0323] Accordingly, even if a male user aged 18 to 29 years and classified as having physical activity level III (high) consumes a standard diet of 1650 kcal / day containing folic acid below the upper limit of intake mentioned above, and consumes 3050 kcal / day, the upper limit of folic acid intake of 900 µg / day will not be exceeded.

[0324] In addition, the "Japanese Standards for Intake" sets an upper limit only for added pteroyl monoglutamic acid, and the same applies to this embodiment.

[0325] Under the US DRIs, the recommended daily intake of folic acid for men and women aged 21 to 65 is set at 400 µg / day. Therefore, when using the US DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 400 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the reference diet. As with Japan, the upper limit is a value appropriately applied to synthetic products that may be added to supplements or fortified foods, so the calculation was omitted here.

[0326] In the Chinese DRIs, the recommended daily intake of folic acid for men and women aged 18 to 64 is set at 400 µg / day. Therefore, when using the Chinese DRIs as a dietary intake standard, 400 µg / day is set as the lower limit of intake for the reference diet. As with the case of Japan, the upper limit of intake is a value appropriately applied to synthetic products that may be added to supplements or fortified foods, so the calculation was omitted here.

[0327] Herein, the present invention includes not only the aforementioned complete nutritional food providing system and food information presentation device, but also the following method for calculating the nutrition of a complete nutritional food and a program for calculating the nutrition of a complete nutritional food. Below, an example of the method for calculating the nutrition of a complete nutritional food and the program for calculating the nutrition of a complete nutritional food is presented.

[0328] An example of a method for calculating nutrition of a complete nutritional food is a method for calculating nutrition of a complete nutritional food comprising, for example, a step of acquiring attribute information of a user, a step of storing said attribute information of a user, a step of storing a dietary intake standard of a complete nutritional food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed according to the attributes of a user, and a step of calculating an intake standard of a first nutrient of a standard formula that satisfies the intake standard of the first nutrient regardless of each user's attribute, for a standard formula forming said complete nutritional food.

[0329] An example of a nutrition calculation program for a complete nutrition food is a nutrition calculation program comprising, for example, a step of acquiring attribute information of a user, a step of storing said attribute information of the user, a step of storing a meal intake standard of a complete nutrition food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed for each attribute of the user, and a step of calculating the intake standard of the first nutrient of the standard formula that satisfies the intake standard of the first nutrient regardless of each user's attribute for the standard formula forming said complete nutrition food.

[0330] According to the complete nutritional food provision system (1) in this embodiment, the following effects are produced.

[0331] According to the present embodiment, users receiving the meal can consume a complete nutritional meal without burden, are freed from the hassle of nutritional management, and promote health without conscious effort. Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, a business operator providing nutritional meals can provide a complete nutritional meal to each user simply by adjusting the amount (calories) of the nutritional meal, thereby reducing the effort and cost of nutritional calculations. Moreover, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and modifications and improvements within the scope of achieving the objectives of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0332] In the present invention, the above-mentioned complete nutritional diet or the above-mentioned standard diet may be consumed in three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner (including snacks)). In this case, the first and second nutrients included in the complete nutritional diet or the above-mentioned standard diet may be included in a skewed manner in any one of the breakfast, lunch, or dinner (including snacks), but it is more preferable that they be included in proportion to the amount (calories) of each meal. Furthermore, in the present invention, it is also possible to select a format in which the above-mentioned complete nutritional diet or the above-mentioned standard diet is consumed in one or two meals among the breakfast, lunch, and dinner of the day.

[0333] In addition, during breakfast, lunch, and dinner, especially for meals with high energy intake, it is preferable to consume a nutritionally calculated meal using the complete nutritional meal provision system of the present invention. Next, the ratio of energy intake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (including snacks) may be selected as, for example, a ratio of approximately 20:30:50, but is not limited to this ratio.

[0334] Examples

[0335] The following describes embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. In this embodiment, in order to verify the efficacy of a standard diet nutritionally calculated using the "Japanese Dietary Intake Standards" by a complete nutritional diet provision system, the standard diet was provided to healthy subjects as breakfast and lunch meals during a certain period of time. Then, the improvement in the subjects' health status was evaluated based on specific health indicators.

[0336] Test Method

[0337] The standard diet was administered to healthy adult men and women (age: 37.4 ± 8.8 years) as breakfast and lunch, and changes in condition or awareness of health were evaluated. In addition, regarding the sodium (salt equivalent) of the standard diet, each meal was adjusted so that the salt equivalent was within the range of 1.7g or less for breakfast and less than 3.0g for lunch, so that the subjects could continue to eat the meal without getting tired of it.

[0338] There were 83 subjects, consisting of 67 men and 16 women. The intake period was set to 17 to 19 days (generally 4 weeks). Additionally, the standard diet (breakfast and lunch) was consumed only on weekdays during the week, while meals on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays were consumed freely.

[0339] Using the complete nutritional food provision system of the present invention, a nutritionally calculated standard diet was administered to subjects as breakfast and lunch, while other meals (dinner, snacks) were consumed freely. Five types were prepared for breakfast and 15 types for lunch; for breakfast, one type was selected by the subjects, and for lunch, two types were presented to the subjects and one was selected. The diet was adjusted so that the diet was generally within the range of 280 kcal to 340 kcal, and the diet was generally within the range of 460 kcal to 540 kcal.

[0340] As subjects for analysis, only those who consumed 80% or more of the meals provided during the above intake period were included. Consequently, there were 75 subjects (62 men and 13 women). Additionally, the analysis method used was the paired t-test and Wilcoxon’s signed-rank test, with a significance level of 0.05.

[0341] The breakfast and lunch provided as standard meals were based on a menu prepared by grilling, boiling, steaming, frying, etc., of vegetables, grains, meat, fish, etc., and processed products thereof as needed, and seasoned with condiments as needed. In addition to this, nutritional supplements, food additives, functional ingredients, and various salts were used to supplement the deficiency of various nutritional components.

[0342] <Result>

[0343] (1) Body measurements

[0344] Figure 15 shows the results of body measurements before and after continuously consuming the above-mentioned adjusted diet for a certain period. Body weight, BMI, and body fat percentage decreased significantly compared to before the consumption period.

[0345] (2) Blood triglycerides

[0346] Figure 16 below shows the results of the analysis of triglycerides in blood lipids before and after continuously consuming the above-mentioned adjusted diet for a certain period.

[0347] Blood triglycerides decreased significantly compared to before the intake period. It is thought that the decrease was greater in groups with higher triglyceride values. In addition, the reference values ​​in Figure 16 above are 150 or higher for hyperglyceridemia, and 120–149 for the normal high range.

[0348] (3) Blood Metabolism Analysis

[0349] To analyze blood metabolites before and after continuous intake of the above-mentioned adjusted formula for a certain period, metabolites in the subjects' blood (plasma) were analyzed using CE-TOFMS (Capillary Electrophoresis-Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer), and the peak areas of 229 detected candidate compounds were compared before and after. In addition, among the compounds (40 compounds) that showed significant fluctuations, those with evidence regarding their action in humans were investigated. As a result, as shown in Fig. 9, 8-OHdG (8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine) significantly decreased after the intake period. Furthermore, 8-OHdG is a compound with evidence as an oxidative stress marker for DNA damage. Fig. 17 also shows the relative areas.

[0350] (4) Blood pressure

[0351] Blood pressure was measured before and after continuously consuming the above-mentioned adjusted diet for a certain period. The results are shown in Figure 18. In addition, stratified analysis was performed on the group with high blood pressure or higher. In the group with high blood pressure or higher, systolic blood pressure showed a downward trend compared to before the intake period, and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly.

[0352] (5) Bone density

[0353] Bone density was measured before and after continuously consuming the above-mentioned adjusted diet for a certain period. The results are shown in Figure 19. In addition, bone density was measured using OSI (Acoustic Osteometry Index) with an AOS-100SA (Hitachi Seishakusho Co., Ltd.). Compared to before the intake period, bone density showed an increasing trend overall and increased significantly in men.

[0354] (6) Interpretation of flora within the intestines

[0355] The intestinal flora was analyzed before and after the above-mentioned adjusted diet was continuously consumed for a certain period. The results are shown in Figure 20. Improvements were observed in the intestinal flora indicators known to have an effect on health. The proportion of Bifidobacteria and Akkermansia species, as well as the diversity score, increased significantly. In addition, the proportion of Fusobacteria species showed a decreasing trend. Explanation of the symbols

[0356] 1: Complete Nutritional Food Provision System 10 : Terminal device 20: Food information presentation device 30: Food manufacturing management device 31: Food Manufacturing Management Department 40: Food delivery device 41 : Delivery Instruction 100 : Processing unit 110 : Information Acquisition Department 120 : Nutrition Calculation Section 130 : Menu selection section 140 : Material selection section 150 : Food Information Department 200 : Memory section 210 : User Information Database (DB) 220 : Dietary Intake Standards Database (DB) 230 : Menu Database (DB)

Claims

Claim 1 A system for providing a complete nutritional food, comprising: an information acquisition unit for acquiring attribute information of a user; a user information storage unit for storing the attribute information of the user; a meal intake standard storage unit for storing meal intake standards of a complete nutritional food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed for each attribute of the user; and a nutrition calculation unit for calculating the intake standard of the first nutrient of a standard formula so that the standard formula forming the complete nutritional food satisfies the intake standard of the first nutrient of all users, wherein the first nutrient is at least one of a vitamin or a mineral, and when an upper limit of the content of the first nutrient is formed in the meal intake standard, the system calculates the normalized nutrient amount for each category to which the user belongs by the following formula: normalized nutrient amount = upper limit of the content of the first nutrient × (energy amount of the standard formula / estimated energy requirement of each category), and sets the smallest normalized nutrient amount among them as the upper limit of the intake of the first nutrient in the standard formula. Claim 2 A system for providing a complete nutritional food, characterized in that, in claim 1, the range of the intake standard for the first nutrient in the above standard formula is narrower than the range of the dietary intake standard for the first nutrient in the above complete nutritional food. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 A system for providing a complete nutritional food according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second nutrient is at least one of protein, lipid, or carbohydrate. Claim 5 A system for providing a complete nutritional food according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the complete nutritional food is prepared by adjusting the amount of the standard food, the energy amount of the complete nutritional food is the estimated energy requirement in the classification of dietary intake standards to which the user belongs, and the energy amount of the standard food is the estimated energy requirement in the classification of standard energy amounts with the lowest estimated energy requirement among the classifications of dietary intake standards to which all users belong. Claim 6 A system for providing a complete nutritional food, wherein, in claim 1 or 2, the ratio of the amount of the complete nutritional food to the amount of the standard food is the same as the ratio of the energy amount of the complete nutritional food to the amount of the standard food. Claim 7 delete Claim 8 A system for providing a complete nutritional food, wherein, in the case where a standard amount or recommended amount of the first nutrient is formed in the dietary intake standard according to claim 1 or 2, the maximum value of the standard amount or recommended amount of the first nutrient in each category of the dietary intake standard is set as the lower limit of intake of the first nutrient in the standard formula. Claim 9 A system for providing a complete nutritional food according to paragraph 4, wherein, among the classifications of the above dietary intake standards to which each user belongs, the upper limit of the target amount of protein in the classification of the standard energy amount with the lowest estimated energy requirement is set as the upper limit of protein intake in the above standard formula, and the lower limit of protein intake in the standard formula that provides the user with the highest recommended amount among the classifications to which each user belongs. Claim 10 A system for providing a complete nutritional food according to paragraph 4, wherein, among the classifications of the above dietary intake standards to which each user belongs, the upper limit of the target amount of lipid in the classification of the standard energy amount with the lowest estimated energy requirement is set as the upper limit of lipid intake in the standard diet, and the lower limit of the target amount of lipid for users belonging to the classification of the "standard energy amount" is set as the lower limit of lipid intake in the standard diet. Claim 11 A system for providing a complete nutritional meal according to paragraph 4, wherein, among the classifications of the above-mentioned dietary intake standards to which each user belongs, the upper limit of the target amount of carbohydrate in the classification of the standard energy amount with the lowest estimated energy requirement is set as the upper limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard meal, and the lower limit of the target amount of carbohydrate for the user belonging to the classification of the standard energy amount is set as the lower limit of carbohydrate intake in the standard meal. Claim 12 A system for providing complete nutrition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the attribute information of the user includes at least information on gender, age, or physical activity level. Claim 13 In claim 1 or 2, the above vitamins are vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B 12 A system for providing a complete nutritional food, comprising one or more of folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, and vitamin C, and the mineral comprising one or more of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, selenium, chromium, and molybdenum. Claim 14 A system for providing a complete nutritional food, wherein the above dietary intake standard for a complete nutritional food is any one of the “Dietary Intake Standards for Japanese People” issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, “Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)” in the United States, or “Dietary Reference Intakes for Chinese” in China. Claim 15 A system for providing a complete nutritional food according to claim 4, further comprising a menu selection unit, wherein the nutrition calculation unit outputs the energy amount of the standard formula, the upper or lower intake limit of the first nutrient, and the upper or lower intake limit of the second nutrient to the menu selection unit. Claim 16 A complete nutritional food, nutritionally calculated by the complete nutritional food provision system described in paragraph 1 or 2. Claim 17 In paragraph 16, the above-mentioned complete nutritional food is a complete nutritional food composed of any one selected from the group consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or a combination of two or three of these. Claim 18 In paragraph 16, the above-mentioned complete nutritional food is a processed food, a fully cooked food, or a complete nutritional food prepared based on a specific menu. Claim 19 A nutrition calculation device for a complete nutritional food, comprising: an information acquisition unit for acquiring attribute information of a user; a user information storage unit for storing the attribute information of the user; a meal intake standard storage unit for storing meal intake standards of a complete nutritional food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed according to the attribute of the user; and a nutrition calculation unit for calculating the intake standard of the first nutrient of a standard formula that satisfies the intake standard of the first nutrient regardless of the attribute of each user, wherein the first nutrient is at least one of a vitamin or a mineral, and when an upper limit of the content of the first nutrient is formed in the meal intake standard, the normalized nutrient amount in each category to which the user belongs is calculated by the following formula: normalized nutrient amount = upper limit of the content of the first nutrient × (energy amount of the standard formula / estimated energy requirement of each category), and the smallest normalized nutrient amount among them is set as the upper limit of intake of the first nutrient in the standard formula. Claim 20 A computer-readable storage medium storing a nutritional calculation program for a complete nutritional food, wherein when the nutritional calculation program for the complete nutritional food is executed by a processor, the steps of acquiring attribute information of a user, storing the attribute information of the user, storing a dietary intake standard for a complete nutritional food in which intake standards for a first nutrient and a second nutrient are formed according to the attribute of the user, and calculating the intake standard for a first nutrient of a standard formula that satisfies the intake standard for a first nutrient regardless of the attribute of each user for a standard formula forming the complete nutritional food, wherein the first nutrient is at least one of a vitamin or a mineral, and when an upper limit of the content of the first nutrient is formed in the dietary intake standard, the normalized nutrient amount for each category to which the user belongs is calculated by the following formula: normalized nutrient amount = upper limit of the content of the first nutrient × (energy amount of the standard formula / estimated energy requirement of each category), and the smallest normalized nutrient amount among them is set as the upper limit of the intake of the first nutrient in the standard formula.

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