Software para apoio à elaboração de planos alimentares com contagem de carboidratos em pacientes diabéticos

Abstract

The study proposes the development of software aimed at supporting the clinical practice of nutritionists in creating meal plans with carbohydrate counting, in order to meet the specific needs of patients with diabetes mellitus. Using the C# programming language and the Visual Studio Platform, the system was structured based on the Model-View-Controller design pattern and integrates national food composition tables. The methodology includes the analysis of existing nutritional software and a review of the scientific literature to support the selection of predictive equations for energy expenditure. The development included essential features such as registration of professionals and patients, collection of clinical and nutritional data through a structured anamnesis, anthropometric assessment with automatic calculations and report generation, as well as the creation of both qualitative and quantitative meal plans, with automated calculation of insulin dosage per meal. The results indicate that the software provides an integrated tool that optimizes the nutritionist's time and contributes to personalized care. The analyses revealed differences in the accuracy of energy expenditure prediction equations in individuals with diabetes, highlighting the importance of validation in specific contexts. It is concluded that the developed system has the potential to improve the clinical practice of nutritionists, promote greater adherence to nutritional guidelines, and support diabetic patients in self-care. Identified limitations include the need to improve the user interface for better usability and to expand the food composition database, pointing to directions for future updates and studies.