Posted by Bruce Cohen on Thu, Apr 08, 2010 @ 06:23 PM
We’re pleased to announce the first release of VitaTrack®
-- a unique application for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad that makes it possible for women to track their daily intake of folate and folic acid. It’s simple to use. You just put in what you eat each day and it computes the Dietary Folate Equivalent (DFE), which is the standard unit of measure established by the Institute of Medicine.
The free app is now available for download on iTunes (search for “FOLATE” or “VITATRACK”).
You can also get more information about how it works on our dedicated web site: www.vitatrack.org.
This is our first app, and we’re learning as we go along. The initial release is limited to the iPhone platform and currently has only the U.S.D.A. data base. We’re planning to incorporate other data bases and to improve the ones we have.
We’re also planning an internet version and, if there’s enough interest, a version for other portable devices.
If you have a chance, please take a look and get back to us with your comments. You can fill out a form on the web or send us an e-mail at vitatrack@vpgenetics.com.
And, if you know someone who is contemplating or planning to have a child, please share the news. The more people who understand the importance of folic acid supplementation prior to pregnancy, the better.
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