Be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for lots of important information.
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FoodWorks ® version 10.0 *NEWEST RELEASE*
FoodWorks is a registered trademark of The Nutrition Company.
FoodWorks (copyright 2008) is nutrient analysis software for Windows (95 through XP and Vista including NT and servers). This full-featured software is designed for use by professionals working in nutrition research, nutrient database development, dietetics, client counseling, fitness and weight control, food service, recipe development, healthcare, and nutrition education. FoodWorks uses a simple, intuitive food selection process that allows even beginners to quickly master the art of nutrient analysis. Tasks from simple analysis of a recipe to complex multiple-day cycle menus are easily performed.
FoodWorks Is So Simple To Use!
For diets, just select foods eaten and personal data (age, gender,
height, weight, etc.). For menus and recipes, simply select the foods or
ingredients used. FoodWorks will generate the
information you need in seconds!
FoodWorks has all the features you need to save time and energy - plus more.
- Over 30,000 food references including USDA Standard Reference 20 and the Food and Nutrition Database for Dietary Studies.
- 113 nutrients and food components--use any or all nutrients in your analysis.
- Four Dietary Standards: DRI, Daily Values, Canadian RNI, FAO/WHO.
- Optional use of the Adequate Macronutrient Distribution Range values of the DRI.
- Custom Dietary Standards: Create an unlimited number of customized dietary standards for clients with special dietary or clinical needs.
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Five Basal Metabolism formulas including BEE, Mifflin-St. Jeor, BSA, FAO/WHO, and DRI Energy Values.
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Energy Expenditure analysis for single or multiple days, including calories expended per activity and percentage breakdown of total energy expenditure.
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Analysis Quick Reference – This display presents continuously updated analysis results for seven nutrients of your choosing.
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FoodMate – A free companion program to FoodWorks that allows your clients to create diet recalls and then submit them to you for analysis.
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Internet-style, multi-word food search with exclusion feature.
- Unlimited database expansion--add and manage as many new foods as you require.
- Import food/nutrient data from spreadsheets into the FoodWorks database.
- Export user-added foods for use in spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel.
- Share data for your added foods with colleagues who also use FoodWorks simply by emailing them a FoodWorks project file.
- Save your recipes as food items in the database so that you can use them in other analyses and cycles.
- QuickData feature providing instant nutrient values for any selected food item.
- Comprehensive on-screen instructions, user manual, and context-sensitive help including detailed "walk-throughs" of FoodWorks functions and tasks.
- Nutrient screen function, to locate foods containing a specified level of a nutrient.
- Serving size converter, for easy conversion from one household serving to another.
- Cycle menu management.
- Multiple-day Nutrient Averaging for up to 30 days in a single food list.
- Nutrient Trend Tracking for up to 30 days in a single food list.
- Numerous nutrient and exercise analysis choices.
- Nutrient analysis of meals, recalls, recipes, menu cycles, and individual food items.
- Analysis by day, meal, average of multiple days, average of meals on multiple days, and time of intake.
- Up to 15 meal tags for traditional meals as well as non-traditional eating patterns.
- On-screen display of all analysis results--includes nutrients in each food, bar graph comparing results with recommended nutrient intake, calorie distribution and fat breakdown pie charts, P:S and Ca:P ratios, and much, much more.
- Premature birth date adjustment calculator.
- Large selection of attractive, colorful, easy to understand printouts (select the sample images from the scrollable menu to the left).
- Save projects and client data in files for easy recall and sharing.
- Export analysis results for use with word processors, spreadsheet software and presentation software.
- Export Nutrition Facts labels, graphics, and menus to documents and presentations.
- Analysis Tracking Notepad--store client notes, clinical data, tray card information, recipe instructions, HACCP data, and other useful information.
- Automatic adjustment of recipe analysis to reflect nutrient content of one serving.
- Calculate recipe yield from approximate weight of a single serving.
- Recipes Scaling--increase or decrease servings and/or portion size.
- Apply "waste factors" to recipes to account for production loss.
- Meal and recipe cost estimate calculator.
- Weight management and body mass index (BMI) calculator.
- Nutrition Facts label maker (vertical and horizontal formats) including trans-fatty acids.
- Shopping List information printout.
- Analysis Critique printout--you can modify the printout to include custom messages that say whatever you want in any language you want.
- Multiple-day energy expenditure analysis including calories expended in selected activities.
- Utility to design and use nutrient retention and shrinkage factors in recipe analysis.
WHAT'S NEW IN FOODWORKS 10.0?
NEW NUTRIENT DATA - FoodWorks 10 has been updated to contain the USDA Standard Reference version 20. In a new addition, the entire contents of the current edition of the NHANES Food and Nutrition Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS) has been added to the FoodWorks database. FoodWorks users can choose to include or exclude any of five source databases when searching for foods to include in an analysis. The addition of the new NHANES-FNDDS data brings the total available food references to more than 30,900. Entries from each database are tagged with a prefix identifying the source database making food selection easier. Additionally, food items from any database can be located by searching for their food code numbers.
“SHOW ME” WALK-THROUGH TUTORIALS – FoodWorks has always been known for its user friendliness. But now, users can learn how to do important tasks more easily then ever by using the new “ShowMe” walk-throughs. ShowMe is part of the Help menu. Just pick a topic from the ShowMe sub-menu and get step-by-step instructions for performing that task. In addition, all of the standard help topics are available and ready to provide you with the information you need.
FOODMATE – FoodMate is a companion program to FoodWorks that your clients can use. It’s right there on your FoodWorks CD. FoodMate is designed to allow your clients create their own diet recalls and multiple day records and submit them to you for evaluation. You simply provide your client with a copy of FoodMate (by any of several easy means). Once FoodMate is installed on the client’s computer, the client can enter select foods to include in a recall just like you do with FoodWorks. When the recall is done, the client can bring it to you or even send it to you as an email attachment. If you have clients who are computer users, FoodMate can save you lots of time.
THE ANALYSIS QUICK REFERENCE - This is a small window that displays an "analysis at a glance" for seven nutrients that you can choose. When it is open, the display updates automatically every time a change in the analysis occurs. This means that you can see "real time" changes in the analysis results as you add foods, change analysis modes, or modify personal data.
THE “MIFFLIN-ST. JEOR” BASAL METABOLISM FORMULA – Newly added to FoodWorks, the Mifflin-St. Jeor formula uses height, weight, age, and gender data to calculate metabolic needs. It is considered to be one of the best predictors of BMR.
THE “CONFIGURE” MENU – Requested by our “broad spectrum” users who often need to switch between analyzing a recipe and analyzing a dietary record, the “Configure” menu is a quick way to switch settings for a new task. It also allows you to reset FoodWorks to the original post-installation settings.
FIND IN MY FOOD LIST – Most users who are analyzing a recipe or a single day recall have no problem spotting a food they’ve selected for analysis in a short list – say 30 items or less. But if you’ve created a large food list for a cycle menu or for research purposes, finding a food in your food list may not be so easy. The “Find” function comes to the rescue. Simply right-click any food in your food list (on the Food List display) and choose “Find in my food list” from the pop-up menu. Then enter a search word or phrase and FoodWorks will locate the first match in your food list. Continue to click find and you’ll quickly cycle through all of the foods that match your search.
NEW FLEXIBLE USER DATABASE - FoodWorks users can now easily share information with each other and use data from external sources. These features allow you to send food data to other FoodWorks 10 users, manage your user database better, import data from other sources, and export your user database for use in other applications.
USER DATABASE FOOD EXCHANGE VIA FOOD LIST FILES - When you save an analysis project in a file and then open the file on a different computer that is also running FoodWorks 10.0, that computer's user database will automatically be updated with any user database foods from your computer that are in the file. This means that you can share user-added foods with colleagues by simply sending them a food list file, even as an email attachment.
IMPORT FOOD FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES INTO THE USER DATABASE - One of the biggest obstacles in using nutrient analysis software is that there is no formal standard for nutrient data formatting. As a result, there has never been a standard method for interchanging food data between programs. You may have external sources of data that you may want to use in your analyses. Normally, you would have to enter these foods into your nutrient analysis software by hand. Not with FoodWorks 10. It can import external data as long as it is in the form of a spreadsheet and formatted in a way that FoodWorks 10 can understand. Most nutrient data spreadsheets can be easily modified to a form that FoodWorks 10 can import.
EXPORT THE CONTENTS OF YOUR USER DATABASE - The FoodWorks “Export” menu now contains a new feature. You can export the entire contents of your user database to file that can be opened by spreadsheet processors (such as Excel) and statistical software. This is useful if you wish to use that data outside of FoodWorks. Additionally, the data is exported in the format that FoodWorks 10 uses for import. So other FoodWorks 10.0 users can import your user database into their programs. This is a tremendous step forward in data sharing.
MACINTOSH KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS - With the growing use of FoodWorks on Macintosh computers (that are running Windows emulation software, such as virtual PC), keyboard shortcuts have been added for all "right click" functions. Both Mac OS and Windows users can take advantage of these efficient shortcuts
In addition to these changes, many internal efficiencies have also been added to FoodWorks version 10. Changes include updates to take advantage of current technology capabilities as well as more powerful input evaluation. One particularly important change enhances FoodWorks' interaction with security functions on local area networks. Network usage requires unlimited licensing. For more information, contact Support at 908-876-5580 or email to nutrico@mindspring.com.
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Nutrients included in the FoodWorks Data Base
Macronutrients/Calories
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Kilocalories / Kilojoules
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Protein
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Carbohydrate
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Dietary Fiber
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Total Fat
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated Fat
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Cholesterol
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Trans Fatty Acids
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Total Omega-3
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Total Omega-6
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Total Monoenoic Fatty Acids
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Total Sugars
Minerals
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Calcium
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Copper
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Iron
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Magnesium
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Manganese
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Phosphorus
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Potassium
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Selenium
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Sodium
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Zinc
Vitamins
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Vitamin A (RAE, RE, IU)
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Retinol
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin K
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Thiamin
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Riboflavin
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Niacin
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Pantothenic Acid
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Vitamin B6
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Vitamin B12
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Total Folate
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Folic Acid
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Food Folate (DFE)
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Alpha carotene
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Beta carotene
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Beta-cryptoxanthin
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Lycopene
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Lutein+zeaxanthin
Amino Acids
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Alanine
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Arginine
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Aspartic Acid
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Cystine
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Glutamic Acid
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Glycine
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Histidine
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Hydroxyproline
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Isoleucine
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Lysine
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Methionine
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Phenylalanine
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Proline
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Serine
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Threonine
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Tryptophan
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Tyrosine
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Valine
Fatty Acids
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Butyric 4:0
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Caproic 6:0
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Caprylic 8:0
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Capric 10:0
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Lauric 12:0
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Tridecenoic 13:0
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Myristic 14:0
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Pentadecanoic 15:0
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Palmitic 16:0
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Heptadecenoic 17:0
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Stearic 18:0
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Arachidic 20:0
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Behenic 22:0
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Tetracosenoic 24:0
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Myristoleic 14:1
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Palmitoleic 16:1
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Palmitoleic 16:1u
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cisPalmitoleic 16:1c
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Heptadecanoic 17:1
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Oleic 18:1u
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cisOleic 18:1c
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Oleic 18:1
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Gadoleic 20:1
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Erucic 22:1
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Nervonic 24:1c
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Linoleic 18:2 **
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Linoleic 18:2i
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Linoleic 18:2u
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Linoleic 18:2 CLA
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Eicosadienoic 20:2 **
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Alpha-linoleic 18:3c *Gamma-linoleic 18:3c **
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Linolenic 18:3 *
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Eicosatrienoic 20:3u
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Moroctic 18:4
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Arachidic 20:0
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Gadoleic 20:1
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Arachidonic 20:4 **
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Timnodonic (EPA) 20:5 *
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Clupanodonic 22:5 *
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Docosahexaenoic (DHA) 22:6 *
* omega 3 ** omega 6
Other Food Components
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Alcohol
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Ash
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Caffeine
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Phytosterols
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Theobromine
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Water
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating system: All versions of Windows currently supported by Microsoft
including XP, Vista, and Server.
Disk space required: 70 Megabytes
No third-party database engines or
software are required to run FoodWorks.
FoodWorks is provided in CD-ROM format or via directed download. If you wish to download your FoodWorks software instead of receiving a CD-ROM, click here to see more information about this service. Nutrition Company contact information is found on the home page of this site.
ISBN: 1-89221-00-X
MACINTOSH USERS: While FoodWorks is guaranteed to function only with Windows operating systems, many Macintosh owners are successfully using FoodWorks on Macintosh computers that have Windows emulation software installed (such as Virtual PC or SoftWindows). If you are a Macintosh user and wish to use FoodWorks, contact your Macintosh software reseller about Windows emulation software.
Technical Support
Technical support for FoodWorks is available at no charge by emailing to nutrico@mindspring.com or by calling 908-876-5580. The call is a toll call, but the support is free. Telephone support is available from 9:00AM to 5:00PM U.S. Eastern time, Monday through Friday excluding major U.S. holidays.
To visit our knowledge base of frequently asked questions, click here.
PRICE
There are three levels of license for FoodWorks:
Single-computer License:
A license to use FoodWorks on a single computer is priced at $199.95 plus $5.00 for shipment of the media (CD-ROM and related materials). All users must purchase this minimum basic license.
Limited Additional Computer License:
Add this type of license to your single-computer license you plan to install FoodWorks on more than one computer. The license fee is $50.00 for each additional computer (thus, the fee for 2 additional computers would be $100.00). There are no shipment charges associated with Additional Computer Licenses.
Unlimited Site License:
Add this type of license to your Single-computer License if you plan to install FoodWorks on more than 6 computers or on a network server. The Unlimited Site License fee is $300.00. Limited Additional Computer Licenses count as credits toward an Unlimited Site License. When six Limited Additional Computer Licenses have been purchased (equal to $300.00), either all at once or in increments over time, your license automatically will become an Unlimited Site License.
All licenses are permanent and do not need to be renewed.
There are no annual fees and no subscriptions payable. Support is included in your license fee. There is no fee for transferring a license from a retired computer to a new computer. Upgrade fees (as applicable at the time the upgrade is purchased) cover all licensed computers (you purchase one upgrade per license, not one upgrade per computer).
Student Discounts:
Student discounts are available with a copy of your valid student ID or other proof of current enrollment. The student discount is currently 15% ($169.95) for the Single-computer License. Licenses purchased under a student discount are non-transferable.
Trade-up Discounts:
If you are currently using a full featured nutrient assessment tool other than FoodWorks, you qualify for the FoodWorks upgrade discount. The trade-up discount is currently 15% ($169.95) for the Single-computer License. Contact The Nutrition Company to see if the nutrient analysis software you are currently using qualifies you for a trade-up discount.
Discounts are subject to change or discontinuance without notice and cannot be combined.
Shipping and handling for physical shipment of FoodWorks is $5.00 for all locations world-wide. FoodWorks is shipped by First Class Mail within the USA and by Air Post to locations outside the USA. Expedited shipping is available at additional cost. US Post office Express Mail service is $15.00 within the USA, while courier delivery to any location (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc) is charged at actual cost plus $1.00.
Directed downloads are available for FoodWorks. This delivery service is available to all FoodWorks purchasers, and is particularly useful for purchasers outside of the United States. There is no delivery charge for downloads. If you request this service, your FoodWorks software will be posted to a commercial file transfer web site. You will then be provided via email with a link and detailed instructions to access and download your software. Downloaded software includes a file set for burning your own FoodWorks CD-ROM. If you wish to use this service, please advise Customer Service when you place your order that you would like to receive your FoodWorks software via download.
NOTE: Downloading FoodWorks is not recommended if you are using a dial-up Internet connection.
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Upgrading from a previous version of FoodWorks
If you are a currently registered user of FoodWorks, you can upgrade from any previous version of FoodWorks to version 10.0 for the low price of only $49.95 including shipping.
Registered users who hold Unlimited Site Licenses or Limited Additional Computer Licenses for FoodWorks need to order only 1 upgrade to cover all licensed computers.
To purchase an upgrade, you will need the 9-digit serial number of your FoodWorks license. The serial number is found on a white label on the bottom of the FoodWorks box and on the flap of the CD envelope. You can also find your serial number by opening the Help menu on the FoodWorks main control panel, then choosing About FoodWorks. Or, just click on the “chili pepper” icon at the left of the FoodWorks Main Control Panel.
Be sure to include your FoodWorks license serial number when placing your upgrade order to get the special upgrade price.
To order by credit card:
(Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover/Novus)
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Email to nutrico@mindspring.com, or
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Call toll-free 888-65-WORKS (888-659-6757 within the USA or Canada), or
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FAX to (908) 876-5579
Please specify the credit card type, number, and expiration date.
To order by purchase order:
The Nutrition Company accepts all corporate, institutional, and governmental purchase orders. Be sure to include a shipping address, billing address, and contact telephone number on all purchase order forms. Invoice terms are net-30-days. Purchase orders may be sent by FAX to 908-876-5579.
To order by check or money order:
Checks and money orders must be made payable to The Nutrition Company to prevent delays in processing your order. Checks must be drawn in U.S. Dollars on a bank with a branch office inside the United States. Mail your check to:
The Nutrition Company - P.O. Box 477 - Long Valley, NJ 07853
USA.