Surprised at high fat intake
An article by Mary Lou Simmermacher in the Jan/Feb 94 issue of HP's internal magazine Measure, discussed the Jay Lee's use of PFA. When Jay began monitoring his diet, he was surprised at how high his fat intake was -40-45%. He quickly discovered the cause -a daily cheeseburger at lunch -and started eating more chicken and salad. Fat levels fell and his physical well being rose. Jay also uses PFA to monitor the diet of his diabetic son.
Good nutrition for expectant mothers
The same article documented PFA's use by Jill Feldhausen, a registered dietician and clinical lecturer at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Jill has her students monitor their own diets with the use of PFA and a 95LX. The students also use PFA to monitor the diets of pregnant women. According to Jill, lower birth weight is a risk factor for babies and proper food for the mother is vital. The best time to make changes in personal diet, is when you are purchasing the food. Having nutritional information easily available makes a big difference in choice.
Author learns more about the food he eats
The author of the PFA review in The Colorado Medical Reporter, Aug 1993, could not believe how quickly he went through his daily 81.2 gram allotment of fat. He learned that lean roast beef had large amounts of cholesterol while cake doughnuts weren't as bad as he thought. He was surprised to find that bananas and brewed coffee were high in potassium. Finally, he found that his children were fascinated by his Palmtop and PFA, and wanted to know how they were eating and what their diet was doing to them.