Diet Recommendation Expert System for Hypertension Patients

• Published in: 8th International Conference on Recent Advances and Innovations in Engineering: Empowering Computing, Analytics, and Engineering Through Digital Innovation, ICRAIE 2023
• Main Author: Muhd Hafeez Khan H.K.; Nordin S.; Hamid M.R.A.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85189940751&doi=10.1109%2fICRAIE59459.2023.10468502&partnerID=40&md5=e1ee85d360d591e340d39990aabca17d

Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and death worldwide, with a high prevalence in Malaysia. This study develops a web-based diet recommendation system for patients with hypertension patients using an expert system. The system includes a knowledge base on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet for hypertension patients, a calorie, body mass index (BMI) calculation tool, a food database, and a dietary assessment to gather information about the user's salt diet. The study uses the Agile model, which comprises four phases: planning and requirements, design and analysis, development, and testing. The system allows individuals with hypertension to take control of their health and improve their quality of life through better nutrition. Overall, this system is a successful technological tool for assisting individuals with hypertension to maintain a healthy weight and blood pressure levels. © 2023 IEEE.