New Era University

College of Computer Studies

Computer Science Department

NoExcuse!: An Exercise Routine Program Utilizing Expert System for

Nutrition and Meal Management

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of
New Era University, Department of Computer Science
College of Computer Studies
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)

In partial fulfillment
of the requirement of the degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)

Balderrama, Karl Louie E

Banayad, Ronnie Albert V.
2017
 Table of Contents

Page
Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
Statement of the Problem ............................................................... 4
Objectives of the Study ................................................................... 5
Scope and Limitations ..................................................................... 5
Significance of the Study ................................................................. 6
Definitions of Terms ........................................................................ 7

Chapter 2 RELATED LITERATURES

Nutrition and Exercise ..................................................................... 9

Expert System ............................................................................. 14
Inference Engine .......................................................................... 16
Knowledge Base .......................................................................... 18
Knowledge Engineer .................................................................... 20
Theoretical Framework..22
Conceptual Framework ................................................................ 24

Chapter 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SYSTEM DESIGN

Research Methods ........................................................................ 26

Research Design........................................................................... 26
Respondents of the study ............................................................. 26
Sampling Technique ..................................................................... 27
Software Development Tool .......................................................... 27
Data Gathering Tools and Procedure............................................ 28
Statistical Treatment of Data ......................................................... 29
BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................................ 33
 Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

The effect of unhealthy lifestyle may lead to physical, emotional and social

problems and the worst health issues that could continue into adulthood.

Increasing chronic diseases and obesity are health problems in modern societies

that create much economic pressure on individuals, patients, and the national

health care systems. Take diabetes for example, it affects more than 285 million

individuals throughout the world according to the World Diabetes Foundation,

which corresponds to 6.4% of the worlds adult population, and the number is

expected to grow to 438 million by 2030, corresponding to 7.8% of the adult

population.

The newest report released by the Ministry of Healthy and Welfare shows us that

the major part of the top 10 causes of death are chronic disease. According to

the report, in 2014, more than half of the top 10 causes of death are some kinds

of chronic diseases, such as the heart diseases, hypertensions, cerebrovascular

diseases, diabetes, chronic liver diseases or kidney diseases. In this high-tension

modern life, the result seems reasonable, but that it should not be acceptable,

because there are many self-health management ways to make people stay

away from the chronic diseases. Unlike cancers, most chronic

 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter tackles about all the related literature and studies of various

author`s relevance to the concept of the researcher`s study. It also elaborates

the relationship of the previous study and the present study of all the researches

that can give the researchers more ideas and understanding of how they will

broaden their knowledge for the said study.

The researchers compares and relates the past review and the propose

study. In this part, the researcher will distinguish its restrictions and capacities. It

will also help to create and develop a successful study base on the different

related study. This chapter will serve as a reference for the future development of

the study.

Nutrition and Exercise

Various articles can be found from each media sources when it goes to

the theme of this paper. These discovered articles can be of assistance with this

investigation and can likewise highlight vital focuses why this paper is of

importance. In a study by Paula Jrvinen (2008) entitled HyperFit: Hybrid Media

in Personal Nutrition and Exercise Management tackles about the Increasing

overweight and lack of exercise are growing problems in most modern societies

and create pressure on both citizens and national health care systems. Exercise
 Chapter 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SYSTEM DESIGN

On this part of the study the researchers focuses on the methods and

structure in the development of the mobile application. Also the design, datas,

tools, statistics, procedures, and business model occurred.

Research Methods

The research techniques are the specific procedures the researchers used

to gather the proof important for building and testing theories. A research

technique is utilized to collect different information or data to represent the

outcome proficiently. The technique that will be picking by the researchers will

influence the outcomes for constructing the conclusion. Different research

strategies have diverse expectations and different levels of validity

Research Design

Research design manages a sensible issue and not a strategic problem. A

research design will generally compose of methodology of how the information

was gathered, what tool will be used, how the tool will be utilized and the planned

for evaluating the data gathered.

Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the study will help the researcher to acquired data

based on their own opinion. The respondents of this study will be the expertise