Implementação de um software/aplicativo para avaliação das escolhas alimentares

Abstract

The dietary choices of each individual is developed based on the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence their lives, so due to several changes in the lifestyle of the criteria their choices for certain eating habits can generate losses in the long term, such as the development of chronic diseases non-transmissible. In this context, the development of a software, in Portuguese, using the Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) validated instrument can facilitate the evaluation of the choice of food preferences. This research aims to develop a software to analyze the aspects that influence food choices, in addition to validating the software by nutritionists and health professionals. The application “Minhas Escolhas Alimentares” was developed in the JAVA programming language using the Object-Oriented Programming methodology, available in technology Android. For the creation of the “Minhas Escolhas Alimentares” App, was based in the validated questionnaires, Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ), and on the Food Guide for the Brazilian Population. Healthcare professionals (n = 30) participated in the usability test of the application by collecting information through the QUIS test and statistical treatment of the data. Based on the results, it was possible to confirm the broad approval of the Minhas Escolhas Alimentares App. The development of the software was successfully developed, considering the specifications for compatibility with Android technology. Therefore, the software developed will be of great importance for the better monitoring and evaluation of the adult and elderly public, being able to infer the impact on their quality of life, as well as assist in the work of health professionals in the nutrition field such as nutritionists, nutrologists, pharmacists , endocrinologists and others, to better target their patients' food choices. The application is already available in the Google Play store for free, allowing its use in universities, research centers, clinics and hospitals.