Modeling and Optimization with Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition

Antoska-Knights, Vesna and Kolak, Mirela and Markovikj, Gordana and Gajdos Kljusuric, Jasenka (2023) Modeling and Optimization with Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition. Applied Sciences.

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Abstract

The use of mathematical modeling and optimization in nutrition with the help of artificial intelligence is indeed a trendy and promising approach to data processing. With the ever-increasing amount of data being generated in the field of nutrition, it has become necessary to develop new tools and techniques to help process and analyze these data. The paper presents a study on the development of a neural-networks-based model to investigate parameters related to obesity and predict participants’ health outcomes. Improvement techniques of model performances are made (classification performance by reducing overfitting, capturing non-linear relationships, and optimizing the learning process). Predictions are also made with the random forest model to compare the performance of accuracy and prediction scores of two different models. The dataset contains data relating to the obesity of 200 participants in a weight loss program. Information is collected on their basic anthropometric data, as well as biochemical data, which are significant parameters closely related to obesity. It is important to note that weight loss is not always linear and can vary based on individual factors; so, a prediction is made on supervised learning based on patient data (before the diet regime, during the regime, and reaching the desired weight). The dataset is trained on individuals features such as age; gender; body mass index; and biochemical attributes such as MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration), cholesterol, glucose, platelets, leukocytes, ALT (alanine aminotransferase), triglycerides, TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), and magnesium. The results of the developed neural network model show high accuracy, low loss in training, high-precision predictions during evaluation of the model, and improved performance over other machine learning models. Calculations are conducted in Anaconda/Python. Overall, the combination of mathematical modeling, optimization, and AI offers a powerful set of tools for analyzing and processing nutrition data. As our understanding of the relationship between diet and health continues to evolve, these techniques will become increasingly important for developing personalized dietary recommendations and optimizing population-level dietary guidelines.

Keywords: obesity; weight loss; neural networks; nutrition; health

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Natural sciences > Mathematics
Divisions: Faculty of Technology and Technical Sciences
Depositing User: Mr Jordan Martinovski
Date Deposited: 05 Jul 2023 09:11
Last Modified: 05 Jul 2023 09:11
URI: https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/8563

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