Methods for Developing and Conducting a Nutritional Treatment Program

A method for creating a daily nutritional program for a subject to address a health condition comprising the steps of:

• a. establishing an aggregate nutrient density index (ANDI) score for foods to be ingested on the program, wherein the ANDI score is relative to an ideal reference food that contains selected nutrients having high nutrient per calorie ratios, and wherein the ANDI score is established by using a computer or by referring to a list of ANDI scores stored in computer memory;
• b. establishing a menu aggregate nutrient density index (MANDI) value for the foods, wherein the MANDI value is established by multiplying the ANDI by a number equal to or directly proportional to the number of calories per serving of the food to be consumed on the program;
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• c. designing a daily menu plan based on a minimum daily MANDI score for each day of the program.

A method for creating a dynamic personalized nutritional treatment program for a subject to address a health condition, wherein the program comprises the steps of:

• a. providing an nutritional density index (NDI) comprised of NDI scores for a plurality of foods, wherein the NDI is stored on a computer;
• b. entering at least one health parameter reflective of the subject's health condition;
• C. selecting at least one food item from foods listed in the NDI;
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• d. applying a mathematical algorithm using a computer to the NDI to generate an output for the subject, wherein the output comprises a recommended intake value of the food item based on the health parameter.