Features of 'Nutrients':

o       A data base of over eight hundred and fifty foods with data for energy, fibre and fourteen nutrients including protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugar, vitamins and minerals.

o       Tip of the day includes useful nutrition facts.

o       Food lists may be saved for future use and are easily modified.

o       The analysed food list may be compared with Dietary Reference Values (DRVs).

o       Clear print-outs of both the analysis of nutrients in the food list and a comparison with DRVs may be obtained. These also include current healthy eating guidelines to help pupils draw accurate conclusions.

o       A graphical display of the DRV comparison is included to enhance understanding.

o       The DRV graphics and data are easily exported to ‘Word’ for further annotation.

o       Nutrition labels can be created, printed, saved and exported to ‘Word’. These could be used on pupils' own food packaging.

o       Graphics and data can be exported to ‘Word’ and ‘Excel’ for further annotation or analysis.

o       Typical portion size information is provided when a food is selected to help pupils enter appropriate amounts.

o       A facility to find a food name is provided to enable foods to be located quickly.

o       Interactive help to enable pupils to progress independently.

o       A number of useful worksheets are provided and may be accessed from the menu bar of Nutrients.