My proposal for the FoodData database project would involve creating a web application that allows users to input the ingredients and quantities of their food items and receive a custom nutritional label based on the data from the USDA FoodData database.
To begin, I would start by creating a user sign-up page where users can create an account with their email and a password. Once the user account is verified, they would be able to access the database and input the ingredients and quantities of their food items.
Next, I would create a form for the user to input the ingredients and quantities. Once the user has submitted the form, the data will be used to generate a custom nutritional label for the user to download, email, or print.
The nutritional label would include the number of calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, sugars, and protein. This label would be generated using the data from the FoodData database and calculated based on the user's input.
To ensure the accuracy of the nutritional label, I would incorporate error-checking and validation into the form. For example, I would make sure that the user can only enter valid ingredients and that the quantity input is within a reasonable range.
Overall, my proposal involves creating a user-friendly web application that uses the USDA FoodData database to provide users with a custom nutritional label for their food items.