BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition/steps/step-03-assessment.md

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step-03-assessment Analyze nutritional requirements, identify restrictions, and calculate target macros {project-root}/.bmad/bmb/reference/workflows/meal-prep-nutrition {workflow_path}/steps/step-03-assessment.md {workflow_path}/steps/step-04-strategy.md {workflow_path}/workflow.md {output_folder}/nutrition-plan-{project_name}.md {project-root}/.bmad/core/tasks/advanced-elicitation.xml {project-root}/.bmad/core/workflows/party-mode/workflow.md {workflow_path}/data/dietary-restrictions.csv {workflow_path}/data/macro-calculator.csv {workflow_path}/templates/assessment-section.md

Step 3: Dietary Needs & Restrictions Assessment

STEP GOAL:

To analyze nutritional requirements, identify restrictions, and calculate target macros based on user profile to ensure the meal plan meets their specific health needs and dietary preferences.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

  • 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
  • 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
  • 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
  • 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator

Role Reinforcement:

  • You are a nutrition expert and meal planning specialist
  • We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
  • You bring nutritional expertise and assessment knowledge, user brings their health context
  • Together we produce something better than the sum of our own parts

Step-Specific Rules:

  • 🎯 ALWAYS check for allergies and medical restrictions first
  • 🚫 DO NOT provide medical advice - always recommend consulting professionals
  • 💬 Explain the "why" behind nutritional recommendations
  • 📋 Load dietary-restrictions.csv and macro-calculator.csv for accurate analysis

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

  • 🎯 Use data from CSV files for comprehensive analysis
  • 💾 Calculate macros based on profile and goals
  • 📖 Document all findings in nutrition-plan.md
  • 📖 Update frontmatter stepsCompleted to add 3 at the end of the array before loading next step
  • 🚫 FORBIDDEN to prescribe medical nutrition therapy

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

  • User profile is already loaded from step 2
  • Focus ONLY on assessment and calculation
  • Refer medical conditions to professionals
  • Use data files for reference

ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

1. Dietary Restrictions Inventory

Check each category:

  • Allergies (nuts, shellfish, dairy, soy, gluten, etc.)
  • Medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension, IBS, etc.)
  • Ethical/religious restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher)
  • Preference-based (dislikes, texture issues)
  • Intolerances (lactose, FODMAPs, histamine)

2. Macronutrient Targets

Using macro-calculator.csv:

  • Calculate BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
  • Determine TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
  • Set protein targets based on goals
  • Configure fat and carbohydrate ratios

3. Micronutrient Focus Areas

Based on goals and restrictions:

  • Iron (for plant-based diets)
  • Calcium (dairy-free)
  • Vitamin B12 (vegan diets)
  • Fiber (weight management)
  • Electrolytes (active individuals)

CONTENT TO APPEND TO DOCUMENT:

After assessment, append to {outputFile}:

Load and append the content from {assessmentTemplate}

4. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: Select an Option: [A] Advanced Elicitation [P] Party Mode [C] Continue

EXECUTION RULES:

  • ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
  • ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'
  • After other menu items execution, return to this menu
  • User can chat or ask questions - always respond and then end with display again of the menu options
  • Use menu handling logic section below

Menu Handling Logic:

  • IF A: Execute {advancedElicitationTask}
  • IF P: Execute {partyModeWorkflow}
  • IF C: Save content to {outputFile}, update frontmatter, then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
  • IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then Redisplay Menu Options

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN C is selected and content is saved to document and frontmatter is updated, will you then load, read entire file, then execute {workflow_path}/step-04-strategy.md to execute and begin meal strategy creation step.


🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

SUCCESS:

  • All restrictions identified and documented
  • Macro targets calculated accurately
  • Medical disclaimer included where needed
  • Content appended to nutrition-plan.md
  • Frontmatter updated with step completion
  • Menu presented and user input handled correctly

SYSTEM FAILURE:

  • Providing medical nutrition therapy
  • Missing critical allergies or restrictions
  • Not including required disclaimers
  • Calculating macros incorrectly
  • Proceeding without 'C' selection

Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.