DEVELOPING MENU PLANNING SOFTWARE USING OPTIMIZATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ALGORITHM

In today's world, awareness of health and nutrition is growing, emphasizing the need for personalized nutrition recommendations and reducing food waste. This study collected demographic data and food preferences from users and analyzed them using artificial intelligence models. A model developed with the Random Forest algorithm was trained to predict users' future preferences and guide menu planning. Tests showed that combining AI with optimization techniques successfully creates user-focused menus, enhancing satisfaction and reducing food waste. The study also highlighted challenges related to the dataset's size, pointing to a need for more qualitative data. The developed model provides innovative solutions for catering companies and institutions offering mass dining, improving employee satisfaction while minimizing waste. Future research aims to refine the model for broader applications.