Patent ID: 6663564
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: G06F,G16H,G16Z,Y10S

Abstract:
A process for reducing body weight in a human being comprising the steps of:(a) measuring the number of kilocalories, c, in candidate food servings; (b) measuring the total amount of fat, f, in the candidate food servings; (c) measuring the amount of dietary fiber, r, in the candidate food serving; (d) calculating a whole number point value p for each candidate food serving in accordance with the equation: p=ck1+fk2-rk3wherein k1, k2 and k3 are preselected constants; wherein k2 is in the range k1/4.5 to k1/1.5 when f is measured in grams; and wherein k3 is in the range of k1/20 to k1/5, when r is measured in grams; (e) calculating a maximum number of points allotted per day based on current body weight, caloric reduction to be achieved, physical activity level, and physical activity duration; (f) during a day, selecting and ingesting food servings having a total point value less than or equal to the calculated maximum; and (g) repeating at least steps (e) and (f) on successive days until the desired weight reduction is achieved.