Patent Publication Number: US-2013236607-A1

Title: Daily meal plans and containers for the same

Description:
FIELD 
     The present disclosure generally relates to daily meal plans and, more particularly, relates to daily meal plans and containers for the same. 
     BACKGROUND 
     In today&#39;s demanding society, individuals are frequently unable to find or make the time to consistently plan and prepare nutritious meals and, often, many consumers turn to fast food or other unhealthy meal alternatives. As a result, many individuals find themselves in need of a meal plan that provides nutritiously complete meals that are easy to use and prepare. In recent years, prepackaged meals have increased in popularity. These prepackaged meals may contain a variety of ready-to-eat food items chosen to provide an essentially complete meal that may include both main dishes and side dishes. As convenient as prepackaged meals may be, however, consumers must still plan their desired daily nutritional requirements and select individual meals that when combined meet their desired daily nutritional requirements. Additionally, current prepackaged meals often require individuals to prepare supplemental items to complement the prepackaged meals. In view of the importance of prepackaged meals and food items in today&#39;s society, this technology should be improved. 
     SUMMARY 
     In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed, in part, to a container for a prepackaged dietary daily meal plan. The container comprises a hollow body portion and individually prepackaged containers configured to be received within the hollow body portion. Each of the individually prepackaged containers comprises an edible component of a dietary daily meal plan and each of the edible components has a predetermined caloric content. The edible components together provide a predetermined daily caloric content (E) when consumed. The individually prepackaged containers comprise a first individually prepackaged container comprising a first edible component having a first caloric content (A), a second individually prepackaged container comprising a second edible component having a second caloric content (B), a third individually prepackaged container comprising a third edible component having a third caloric content (C), and a fourth individually prepackaged container comprising a fourth edible component having a fourth caloric content (D). The predetermined daily caloric content (E) is determined by the following relationship: E≧A+B+C+D. 
     In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed, in part, to a dietary daily meal plan prepackaged in a container comprising a hollow body portion comprising at least one aperture along a longitudinal length thereof. The dietary daily meal plan comprises a plurality of individually prepackaged containers each comprising an edible component of a dietary daily meal plan. The edible components each have a predetermined nutritional content of a nutrient component. The edible components of each of the individually prepackaged containers together provide a predetermined daily nutritional content (E) of the nutrient component when consumed. The individually prepackaged containers comprise a first individually prepackaged container comprising a first edible component having a first nutritional content (A) of the nutrient component, a second individually prepackaged container comprising a second edible component having a second nutritional content (B) of the nutrient component, a third individually prepackaged container comprising a third edible component having a third nutritional content (C) of the nutrient component, a fourth individually prepackaged container comprising a fourth edible component having a fourth nutritional content (D) of the nutrient component, and a fifth individually prepackaged container comprising a fifth edible component having a fifth nutritional content (F) of the nutrient component. The predetermined daily nutritional content (E) of the nutrient component is the sum of the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth nutritional contents (A, B, C, D, and F) of the nutrient component of the corresponding first, second, third, fourth, and fifth edible components contained in the corresponding first, second, third, fourth, and fifth individually prepackaged containers. The predetermined daily nutritional content (E) of the nutrient component is determined by the following relationship: E=A+B+C+D+F. 
     In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed, in part, to a container for a prepackaged daily meal plan. The container comprises a hollow body portion and a plurality of prepackaged containers. Each of the prepackaged containers comprises edible content therein. The prepackaged containers are positioned within the hollow body portion and each of the prepackaged containers comprises indicia to indicate the nutritional and caloric content of the edible content contained therein. The hollow body portion comprises at least one aperture along a longitudinal length thereof. The aperture comprises a first end, a second end, a first side wall extending between the first end and the second end, and a second side wall extending between the first end and the second end. A longitudinal axis is defined between the first end and the second end and a lateral axis is defined between a midpoint of the first side wall and a midpoint of the second side wall. A first quadrant is defined on a first side of the longitudinal axis and a first side of the lateral axis. A second quadrant is defined on the first side of the longitudinal axis and a second side of the lateral axis. A third quadrant is defined on a second side of the longitudinal axis and the first side of the lateral axis. A fourth quadrant is defined on the second side of the longitudinal axis and the second side of the lateral axis. A first arcuate portion forms a portion of the aperture in the first quadrant. A second arcuate portion forms a portion of the aperture in the second quadrant. A third arcuate portion forms a portion of the aperture in the third quadrant. A fourth arcuate portion forms a portion of the aperture in the fourth quadrant. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The example embodiments described herein will become more apparent and will be better understood by reference to the following description of non-limiting embodiments of the disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a front perspective view of a container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 2  is a rear perspective view of the container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 3  is a front view of the container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 4  is a rear view of the container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 5  is a left side view of the container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 6  is a right side view of the container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 7  is a top view of the container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 8  is a bottom view of the container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 9  is a partially cut away view of the container of  FIG. 1  illustrating an aperture of the container in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 10  is a top view of an unfolded container configured to comprise a prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view of the unfolded container of  FIG. 10  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 12  is a partial cut away view of a container comprising a prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 13  is a partial cut away view of the container of  FIG. 12  with the prepackaged daily meal plan removed in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 14  is a perspective view of an individually prepackaged container used in a prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 15  is a side view of the individually prepackaged container of  FIG. 14  in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of an individually prepackaged container used in a prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 17  is a perspective view of an individually prepackaged container used in a prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 18   a  is a perspective view of a pill pack position on or attached to an individually prepackaged container in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 18   b  is a perspective view of a collapsible utensil positioned on or attached to an individually prepackaged container in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 19  is a perspective view of the collapsible utensil of  FIG. 18  in a collapsed position in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIGS. 20   a  and  20   b  are perspective views of the collapsible utensil of  FIG. 18  in partially collapsed positions in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 21  is a perspective view of a collapsible utensil in a non-collapsed position in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 22  is a nutrient profile for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 23  is a nutrient profile for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 24  is a nutritional table for apple cinnamon oatmeal for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 25  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for apple cinnamon oatmeal for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 26  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for peach oatmeal for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 27  is a nutritional table for chicken vegetable and rice soup for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 28  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for chicken with vegetables, brown rice and teriyaki sauce for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 29  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for chicken with vegetables, brown rice and teriyaki sauce for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 30  is a nutritional table for chicken with wok vegetables and brown rice for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 31  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for lemon dill albacore tuna with shells for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 32  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for lemon dill albacore tuna with shells for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 33  is a nutritional table for southwest chicken and corn chowder for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 34  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for chicken marinara with penne for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 35  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for penne and marinara sauce with chicken for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 36  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for a dulce de leche bar for a 1,200 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan snack in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 37  is a nutrient profile for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 38  is a nutrient profile for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 39  is a nutritional table for peach oatmeal for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 40  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for apple cinnamon oatmeal for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 41  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for apple cinnamon oatmeal for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 42  is a nutritional table for chicken vegetable and rice soup for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 43  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for chicken with vegetables, brown rice and teriyaki sauce for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 44  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for chicken with vegetables, brown rice and teriyaki sauce for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 45  is a nutritional table for chicken with marinara penne for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 46  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for southwest style chicken corn chowder for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 47  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for southwest style chicken corn chowder for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 48  is a nutritional table for chicken with wok vegetables and brown rice for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 49  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for beef minestrone soup for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 50  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for beef minestrone soup for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 51  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for a coca mocha bar for a 1,600 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan snack in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 52  is a nutrient profile for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 53  is a nutrient profile for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 54  is a nutritional table for corned beef hash for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 55  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for maple brown sugar oatmeal for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 56  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for maple brown sugar oatmeal for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan breakfast in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 57  is a nutritional table for chicken salsa with beans and rice for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 58  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for penne beef Bolognese for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 59  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for penne beef Bolognese for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan early lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 60  is a nutritional table for chicken with wild and brown rice soup for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 61  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for chicken vindaldoo with vegetables and brown rice for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 62  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for chicken vindaldoo with vegetables and brown rice for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan late lunch in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 63  is a nutritional table for chicken with wok vegetables and brown rice for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 64  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for chili beans in sauce with turkey for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 65  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for three bean chili with turkey for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan dinner in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 66  is a nutritional table for a dulce de leche bar for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan snack in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 67  is a nutritional table and an ingredient list for a coca mocha bar for a 2,000 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan snack in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; 
         FIG. 68  is a nutrient profile for a 2,400 Calorie level prepackaged daily meal plan in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment; and 
         FIG. 69  is nutrient profile for a pill pack in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described to provide an overall understanding of the principles of the structure, function, manufacture, and use of the daily meal plans and containers for the same disclosed herein. One or more examples of these non-limiting embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It will be appreciated that the daily meal plans and containers for the same specifically described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting example embodiments and that the scope of the various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure are defined solely by the claims. The features illustrated or described in connection with one non-limiting embodiment may be combined with the features of other non-limiting embodiments. Such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     The caloric or nutrient component intake requirements of individuals may vary based on a number of factors, including, for example, activity level and metabolic rate. When caloric or nutrient component intake requirements are exceeded, an individual&#39;s body may store the excess calories or nutrient components in adipose tissue. Conversely, when caloric or nutrient component intake requirements are not met, the individual&#39;s body may compensate for the negative energy balance by accessing the excess stored calories and nutrient components in adipose tissue within the body as well as undergoing catabolism of muscle protein. In various embodiments, an individual&#39;s caloric or nutrient component intake may be derived from four main dietary sources: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and dietary fiber. Obtaining desirable combinations of these nutrient components sources may be difficult and time consuming for individuals. This is especially the case when an individual may be attempting to lower caloric intake to lose weight using a fad diet, for example. However, individuals often lack the knowledge to properly allocate nutritional components in a reduced Calorie diet. Thus, reduced Calorie diets may, in some circumstances, place individuals at risk for malnutrition. Among the many symptoms of malnutrition are physical and cognitive lethargy, the inability to focus, the lack of memory, and muscle loss, for example. 
     Typical prepackaged meals may provide convenience and flexibility as to both variety and nutritional combinations. If an individual is to build a diet around prepackaged meals, however, this convenience and flexibility may be accompanied by several drawbacks. First, the individual must determine the caloric content and nutrient component proportions that best fits their daily dietary needs. These daily dietary needs may be influenced by such criteria as lifestyle, weight or nutritional goals, as well as genetics, for example. Second, the individual must determine how best to allocate the caloric content and nutrient component proportions among multiple meals throughout the day. Third, the individual must closely analyze numerous prepackaged meals to find the right combination of caloric content and accompanying nutrient component proportions sufficient to meet their daily requirements or daily dietary requirements. 
     In view of the foregoing, the present disclosure provides a prepackaged daily meal plan or a prepackaged dietary daily meal plan. In one embodiment, the prepackaged dietary daily meal plan may provide convenience, consistency and flexibility as part of a dietary regimen designed to lose, gain, and/or maintain a particular body weight or fitness level. The prepackaged dietary daily meal plan may be part of an employer sponsored employee health initiative, a nutritional youth program, and/or used by individuals, for example. In other embodiments, the prepackaged dietary meal plan may be packaged in a daily ration manner for ease of tracking and distribution and may be part of a government and/or privately sponsored humanitarian mission, such as caring for the homeless, providing aid to an undeveloped country, and/or uses in disaster relief, for example. 
     In one embodiment, referring to  FIGS. 1-8 , a container comprising a prepackaged dietary daily meal plan  10  (hereinafter the “container comprising a prepackaged dietary daily meal plan  10 ” may be referred to as the “container  10 ”) may comprise two or more individually prepackaged containers  12  comprising edible components therein, such that a full day of food intake is provided within a single container  10 . The two or more individually prepackaged containers  12  may be positioned within a hollow body portion  14  of the container  10 . In certain embodiments, the container  10  may be configured to provide a complete, all-in-one, dietary regimen for an individual having nutritional requirements falling within the daily Calorie intake levels described herein (hereinafter “Calorie” may be used to refer to the kilogram calorie, a.k.a. food calorie or kilocalorie (kcal)). That is, absent special circumstance, an individual consuming the container  10  on a daily basis may not require dietary supplementation. This is not to say that an individual may not supplement the container  10  according to specific needs or desires relating to a variation in activity level or other circumstances. In certain embodiments, supplementation may be recommended. 
     In one embodiment, referring again to  FIGS. 1-8 , the container  10  may comprise a first side portion or side wall  16 , a second side portion or side wall  18 , a third side portion or side wall  20 , and/or a fourth side portion or side wall  22 . In other various embodiments, less or more than four side portions or side walls may be used to provide a container with a different shape or appearance. In various embodiments, the container  10  may comprise a first end portion or top portion  24  and a second end portion or bottom portion  26 . In one embodiment, portions of the first and second end portions  24  and  26  may be positioned adjacent to ends of the side portions or side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22  to form a box, for example. The first and second end portions  24  and  26  may each comprise a tab  28  configured to be positioned within a slot  30  formed in one of the side walls or side portions  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22 , such as the first side wall  16 , for example. The first end portion  24  and/or the second end portion  26  may be movable between a first, open position where the tab  28  is not engaged with the slot  30 , and a second, closed position where the tab  28  is engaged with the slot  30  to enclose the hollow body portion  14 . In one embodiment, the first and second end portions  24  and  26  may be shaped to fit about a perimeter of ends of the side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22 . As such, if four side walls are provided, the first and second end portions  24  and  26  may be square or rectangular to fit over the ends of the side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22 . In other embodiment, if three side walls are provided, the first and second end portions may be triangular, for example. 
     In one embodiment, the first end portion  24  may be used by an individual when accessing or opening the container  10  and the second end portion  26  may generally remain closed to maintain the individually prepackaged containers  12  within the hollow body portion  14  of the container  10 . In other embodiments, the second end portion  26  may be used by an individual when accessing or opening the container  10  or both the first end portion  24  and the second end portion  26  may be used. In still other various embodiments, the side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22 , the first end portion  24 , and/or the second end portion  26  may be ripped or torn to open the container  10  and/or the container  10  may have weakened portions, score marks, and/or perforated portions that may be torn or separated, for example. 
     In various embodiments, referring again to  FIGS. 1-8 , the container  10  may comprise one or more apertures  32  configured to allow an individual to view at least one of the individually prepackaged containers  12  within the hollow body portion  14  of the container  10  from outside of the container  10 . Stated another way, the apertures  32  may expose portions of the individually prepackaged containers  12 . In one embodiment, the one or more apertures  32  may comprise two elongate apertures along a longitudinal length “L” (see e.g.,  FIG. 4 ) of the container  10 . In various embodiments, the one or more apertures  32  may be formed on some or all of the corners of the container  10  (i.e., where one side wall or side portion intersects another side wall or side portion of the container  10 ). 
     In one embodiment, referring to  FIG. 9 , the aperture  32  may comprise a first end  34 , a second end  36 , a first side wall  38  extending between the first end  34  and the second end  36 , and a second side wall  40  extending between the first end  34  and the second end  36 . A longitudinal axis “Y” may be defined between the first end  34  and the second end  36 , while a lateral axis “X” may be defined between a midpoint  42  of the first side wall  38  and a midpoint  44  of the second side wall  40 . The aperture  32  may define a first quadrant  46  defined on a first side of the longitudinal axis Y and a first side of the lateral axis X and a second quadrant  48  defined on the first side of the longitudinal axis Y and a second side of the lateral axis X. The aperture  32  may also define a third quadrant  50  defined on a second side of the longitudinal axis Y and the first side of the lateral axis X and a fourth quadrant  52  defined on the second side of the longitudinal axis Y and the second side of the lateral axis X. 
     In one embodiment, a first arcuate portion  54  may form a portion of the aperture  32  in the first quadrant  46  and a second arcuate portion  56  may form a portion of the aperture  32  in the second quadrant  48 . In various embodiments, a third arcuate portion  58  may form a portion of the aperture  32  in the third quadrant  50  and a fourth arcuate portion  60  may form a portion of the aperture  32  in the fourth quadrant  52 . In certain embodiments, at least one of the individually prepackaged containers  12  may be exposed through the one or more apertures  32 . In various embodiments, the one or more apertures  32  may comprise other various shapes. 
     In one embodiment, referring back to  FIGS. 1-8 , the one or more apertures  32  may comprise a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture may form a portion of a first corner  62  of the hollow body portion  14  and the second aperture may form a portion of a second corner  64  of the hollow body portion  14 . In various embodiments, the first corner  62  may be positioned adjacent to the second corner  64  on the container  10  (see e.g.,  FIG. 4 ). In one embodiment, the second aperture may be substantially similar to the first aperture. The first aperture and the second aperture may be at least partially defined in the third side wall  20  of the hollow body portion. In certain embodiments, more than two apertures  32  may be provided. For example, an aperture may be provided on each corner or side wall intersection point on the container  10 . In other embodiments, apertures may be provided in the side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22  at locations other than that illustrated in the example embodiments of the various figures and/or in the first end portion  24  and/or the second end portion  26 . 
     In one embodiment, referring to  FIGS. 10 and 11 , an unfolded container  10  is illustrated. The container  10  may comprise the first side wall  16 , the second side wall  18 , the third side wall  20 , the fourth side wall  22 , and a fifth wall  23 . The third side wall  20  may be attached to the first end portion  24  and the second end portion  26 . An edge  66  may be defined intermediate the first end portion  24  and the third side wall  20  and intermediate the second end portion  26  and the third side wall  20 . In various embodiments, the first, second, and fourth side walls  16 ,  18 , and  22  may be attached to one or more flaps  68 . An intersection between the first, second, and fourth side walls  16 ,  18 , and  22  may define edges  70 . The first, second, third, and fourth side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22  and the fifth wall  23  may be attached to each other by edges  72 . The edges  66 ,  70 , and  72  may comprise weakened portions, perforated portions, scored portions, and/or fold lines which enable folding of the various side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22 , the fifth wall  23 , the flaps  68 , the first end portion  24 , and the second end portion  26  about the various edges  66 ,  70 , and  72  to form the container  10 . In one embodiment, to form the container  10 , the various side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22 , and the fifth wall  23  may be folded inwardly to form a rectangular box, for example. An outer surface of the fifth wall  23  may be attached to an inner surface of the third side wall  20  using an adhesive, for example, to maintain the container  10  in the formed state. The flaps  68  may then be folded inwardly into the partially formed container  10  to a position perpendicular to or substantially perpendicular to the planes of the various side walls  16 ,  18 ,  20 , and  22 . The first end portion  24  may then be folded over the top flaps  68  and the tab  28  may be engaged with the slot  30  at the top of the first side wall  16  to maintain the first end portion  24  in a closed position. The second end portion  26  may then be folded over the bottom flaps  68  and the tab  28  may be engaged with the slot  30  at the bottom of the first side wall  16  to maintain the second end portion  26  in a closed position. In other various embodiments, the container  10  may be formed in any other suitable manner. Such other embodiments of forming the container  10  are within the scope of the present disclosure and will be understood by those of skill in the art. 
     In one embodiment, referring again to  FIGS. 1-8 , an outside surface or portion of the container  10  may comprise indicia  11 . In various embodiments, the indicia  11  may be positioned on all or any of the first side wall  16 , the second side wall  18 , the third side wall  20 , and the fourth side wall  22 . The indicia  11  also may be positioned on one or both of the first end portion  24  and the second end portion  26 . In one embodiment, the indicia  11  may indicate the caloric content or nutritional content of the edible components within each of the individually prepackaged containers  12  positioned within the container  10 . In other embodiments, the indicia  11  may indicate the sum of the caloric content or nutritional content of the edible components within the individually prepackaged containers  12  of the container  10 . In various embodiments, the indicia  11  may be color-coded or otherwise coded, for example. In one embodiment, the indicia  11  may comprise photographs or other graphics related to or picturing the edible components within the individually prepackaged container  12  of the container  10 . 
     In one embodiment, referring now to  FIGS. 14-17  an outside surface or portion of the individually prepackaged containers  12 ,  12 ′, and/or  12 ″ may comprise indicia  13 . In various embodiments, the indicia  13  may indicate the caloric content or nutrient content of the edible component or components within each of the individually prepackaged containers  12 . In one embodiment, the indicia  13  also may be positioned on a lid  25 , a peelable lid  74 , and/or on a wrapper (not illustrated) of the individually prepackaged containers  12 . The wrapper can be provided to ensure that the individually prepackaged containers  12  remain sterile or at least mostly sterile. 
     In one embodiment, the indicia  11  or the indicia  13  may use a color coding system. In various embodiments, a color of the indicia  11  may match a color of the indicia  13 , for example, to indicate that the container  10  is linked to the individually prepackaged containers  12  positioned therein. The indicia  11  and  13  may correspond to the caloric content of the container  10  or of the edible components of the individually prepackaged containers  12 . For example, a green indicia  11  may be associated with a 2,000 Calorie level container  10 . In this example embodiment, the indicia  13  on the individually prepackaged containers  12  also may be green. In one embodiment, the color coding system for the indicia  11  and  13  may be presented in any suitable manner or form that enables an individual to identify the color and, therefore, aid the individual in determining the Calorie level of a particular container  10  and/or a particular individually prepackaged container  12 . In various embodiments, the indicia  11  and  13  may comprise a colored patch, stripe, and/or band about one or more portions of the container  10  and/or the individually prepackaged containers  12 . In other various embodiments, the indicia  11  and  13  may comprise a specific font color, a symbol, a colored symbol, a sticker, and/or any other identifiable indicia. In one embodiment, either in addition to or as a replacement for the color coding, a numbering indicia system may be used with the container  10  and/or the individually prepackaged containers  12 , for example. A container  10  having the 1,200 caloric content may be labeled “1”, while a container  10  having the 1,600 caloric content may be labeled ‘2” for example. In other embodiments, a container  10  having the 1,200 caloric content may be labeled “1,200”, while a container  10  having the 1,600 caloric content may be labeled “1,600” for example. 
     In one embodiment, the 1,200 Calorie level container  10  may be associated with yellow while the 1,600, 2,000, and 2,400 Calorie level daypacks may be respectively associated with red, green, and purple, for example. In other embodiments, the 1,200 Calorie level containers  10  may be associated with tan while the 1,600, 2,000, and 2,400 Calorie level containers  10  may be respectively associated with orange, green, and maroon, for example. The color coding system is not limited in range or tones of colors that may be used. Furthermore, the color coding system may be portrayed or presented in any manner or form that enables a consumer to identify the color coding system and, hence, the Calorie level of a container  10 . 
     In one embodiment, the container  10  may be stored in any suitable environment, such as an environment that is not temperature or moisture controlled, for example. In various embodiments, the container  10  may be stored for an extended period of time without spoilage, thus making the container  10  suitable as an emergency ration in addition to an all-in-one daily meal plan or a daily dietary meal plan. In various embodiments, the prepackaged meals within the container  10  may be consumed heated, unheated, or cooled, for example. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize the inherent portability of the container  10  which makes the container  10  easy to consume anywhere. 
     In various embodiments, referring to  FIGS. 14 ,  15 , and  18 , the individually prepackaged containers  12  may comprise a general bowl shape with the peelable lid  74  configured to maintain the edible components within the individually prepackaged containers  12  in a sterile condition prior to consumption. The peelable lid  74  may be removed by an individual prior to consumption by pulling on tab  76 . In one embodiment, the individually prepackaged containers  12  may comprise the lid  25  positioned thereon. The lid  25  may be removed prior to removal of the peelable lid  74  and then the lid  25  may be repositioned on the individually prepackaged containers  12  such that the individually prepackaged containers  12  may be heated in a microwave without expelling food contents onto the inside of the microwave. Stated another way, the lid  25  may function as a splash guard during heating of the edible components of the individually prepackaged containers  12 . In one embodiment, the lid  25  may comprise apertures  78  for venting. In one embodiment, the individually prepackaged containers  12  may be comprised of plastic, paper, STYROFOAM®, and/or other suitable material. In various embodiments, some of the individually prepackaged containers  12  may be comprised of one or more plastics, such as a thermoplastic polystyrene, for example, metals, alloys, or paper products. The individually prepackaged containers  12  may be covered, sealed, enclosed, and/or capped using any suitable methods. In one embodiment, the individually prepackaged containers  12  may be wrapped in a wrapper or sealed in a plastic, paper, metal, and/or alloy sheet or film to maintain, or at least partially maintain, the sterility of the individually prepackaged containers  12  prior to consumption. 
     In one embodiment, referring to  FIGS. 16 and 17 , individually prepackaged containers  12 ′ and  12 ″ may comprise flexible wrappers, for example. These types of individually prepackaged containers  12 ′ and  12 ″ may be used to house or contain bar type food products or snacks, for example. 
     In one embodiment, referring to  FIGS. 14-17 , all of the individually prepackaged containers  12  may comprise the same general shape, size, and/or composition or, in other embodiments, the individual prepackaged containers  12  may comprise one or more different shapes, sizes, and/or compositions. In one embodiment, the individually prepackaged containers  12  may comprise four generally cup or bowl-shaped containers and a generally bar-shaped container  12 ′ or  12 ″ housing. The four generally cup or bowl-shaped individually prepackaged containers  12  and the bar-shaped container  12 ′ or  12 ″ may be positioned within the hollow body portion  14  of the container  10  (see e.g.,  FIG. 12 ). In other various embodiments, more than one bar-shaped container  12 ′ or  12 ″ and less than four generally cup or bowl shaped containers may be provided within the hollow body portion  14  of the container  10 . In various embodiments, at least three but less than seven individually prepackaged containers  12 ,  12 ′, and/or  12 ″ may be provided in the hollow body portion  14  of the container  10 . In one embodiment, four individually prepackaged containers  12 ,  12 ′, and/or  12 ″ may be provided. 
     In one embodiment, referring to  FIGS. 18-21 , the container  10  may comprise one or more utensils or tools or a collapsible utensil  80  for consuming the edible components within the individually prepackaged containers  12 . In one embodiment, a spoon, fork, knife, and/or spork (i.e., combination spoon and fork) may be packaged with the individually prepackaged containers  12  or provided within the container  10 . The one or more utensils or tools also may be attached to the container  10  or attached to or positioned on the individually prepackaged containers  12 . In one embodiment, the utensils or tools may be positioned within a wrapper  82  and may be positioned intermediate the peelable lid  74  and the lid  25  of the individually prepackaged containers  12 . In one embodiment, absorbent products, such as napkins or wipes, for example, also may be positioned within or attached to the container  10  or attached to the individually prepackaged containers  12 . 
     In various embodiments, referring to  FIGS. 19-21 , the collapsible utensil  80  may comprise a handle portion  84  comprising a projection  86  and a food-contacting portion  88 . The handle portion  84  may be movably or rotatably connected to the food-contacting portion  88  such that the collapsible utensil  80  may be movable and/or rotatable between a first, collapsed position ( FIG. 19 ) and a second, non-collapsed position ( FIG. 21 ). In one embodiment, the food-contacting portion  88  may comprise a recess  90 , wherein the projection  86  is configured to be engaged with the recess  90  when the collapsible utensil  80  is moved into the second, non-collapsed position. In various embodiments, the projection  86  may be snap-fit, press-fit, and/or otherwise engaged with the recess  90  by any suitable method. In one embodiment, the projection  86  may comprise one or more lips  92  configured to engage grooves  94  defined in side walls of the recess  90 . Although the collapsible utensil  80  is illustrated as a spoon, the collapsible utensil  80  may also comprise a knife, a fork, and/or a spork. In various embodiments, more than one collapsible utensil  80  may be provided with an individually prepackaged container  12  and/or the container  10 . 
     In one embodiment, the individually prepackaged containers  12  may be provided in any number of physical arrangements within the hollow body portion  14  of the container  10 . In one embodiment, the individually prepackaged containers  12 ,  12 ′, and/or  12 ″ may be stackably arranged within the hollow body portion  14  of the container  10  (see e.g.,  FIG. 12 ). The arrangement of the individually prepackaged containers  12 ,  12 ′, and/or  12 ″ may have a general linear or non-linear arrangement and/or profile. In various embodiments, the individually prepackaged containers  12  also may be positioned in any suitable arrangement within the hollow body portion of the container  10 . In one embodiment, the individually prepackaged containers  12  may be provided within the hollow body portion  14  of the container  10  in such a manner as to allow the individual to sequentially remove the individually prepackaged containers  12  in a particular order of consumption, for example, in order, breakfast, early lunch, late lunch, dinner, and evening snack. In various embodiments, the individually prepackaged containers  12  may comprise edible components therein sufficient to meet the dietary or daily dietary needs of an individual for one day. In one embodiment, each meal may comprise one or more individually prepackaged containers  12 , while in other various embodiments, each meal may only comprise only one individually prepackaged container  12 . 
     In one embodiment, a meal may comprise any amount of edible content that is generally consumed in one sitting or within a reasonable timeframe. In various embodiments, a meal may comprise a snack or a single or a multi-course meal. The terms breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and snack whether modified by the terms first, second, third, fourth, fifth, early, middle, and/or late are not intended to be limiting as to traditional timing and do not necessarily dictate the order in which the meals are to be consumed, rather the terms are intended to aid the reader in understanding the embodiments in which they are used. In one embodiment, the container  10  may comprise multiple meals sufficient to meet the dietary requirements of an individual for one day or about one full day. In various embodiments, the meals may comprise an early and late breakfast, a brunch, a lunch, a first and second dinner, and an evening snack, for example. In one embodiment, the meals may comprise a breakfast, an early lunch, a late lunch, a dinner, and an evening snack, for example. In one embodiment, the container  10  may comprise three meals: a breakfast, a lunch, and a dinner. In another embodiment, the container  10  may comprise four meals: a breakfast, an early lunch, a late lunch, and a dinner. In yet another embodiment, the container  10  may comprise: a breakfast, an early lunch, a late lunch, a dinner, and a snack. In still other embodiments, the container  10  may comprise: a breakfast, an early lunch, a late lunch, a dinner, and one or more snacks. In various embodiments, the consumption schedule for the various meals may comprise uniform or non-uniform time intervals. Those of skill in the art will recognize that other suitable meal combinations also may be packaged within the container  10  for a particular caloric or nutrient component intake requirements of an individual, either on a per meal basis or on a daily basis. 
     In one embodiment, the order in which the various meals are consumed may follow a traditional and/or an accepted order (e.g., breakfast, early lunch, late lunch, dinner, and snack). In various embodiments, the various meals may be consumed at standard time intervals throughout the day. In one embodiment, the meals may be consumed about two hours apart, about three hours apart, or about four hours apart, for example. In certain embodiments, the meals may be consumed about three hours apart, plus or minus one hour. In various embodiments, the various meals may also be consumed at non-standard time intervals. In one embodiment, the first meal may be consumed within about fifteen minutes to about 2 hours after awakening and the second meal may be consumed within about four hours of awakening and/or within about three hours after consuming the first meal. In one embodiment, the time interval between the consumption of the second and third meals may be less than the time interval between the third and the fourth meals and less than the time interval between the first and second meals. In various embodiments, the third meal may be consumed within about two hours, about three hours, or about four hours after consumption of the second meal, but about three hours or about four hours before consumption of the fourth meal. In one embodiment, the fifth meal may be consumed about one hour or about two hours prior to going to bed for the day. In other embodiments, the fifth meal or a sixth meal may be consumed about one hour before or after a specific activity (e.g., exercise). In one embodiment, the timing of consumption of the various meals may not be set to a particular schedule and the meals may be consumed when a user of the container  10  is hungry or has time to consume a meal. 
     Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that a single predetermined daily Calorie level may not meet the full nutritional needs of each individual. Thus, in various embodiments, particular containers  10  may provide different daily predetermined Calorie levels. In one embodiment, the sum of the Calories contained in various containers  10  may be standardized to a particular range or number of Calories.  FIGS. 22 ,  23 ,  37 ,  38 ,  52 ,  53 , and  68  provide non-limiting examples of nutrient profiles for 1,200, 1,600, 2,000, and 2,400 Calorie level meal plans. 
     In one embodiment, all containers  10  within a particular Calorie level may consistently provide about the same nutritional components and caloric content, irrespective of the meal combinations (i.e., different breakfasts, different lunches, different dinners, and/or different snacks). In certain embodiments, the container  10  may comprise about 1,200 Calories. In such an embodiment, there may be multiple containers  10 , each having differing combinations of meals for variety; however, each of the containers  10  may comprise about 1,200 Calories such that each is about nutritionally equal. In other embodiments, the containers  10  may comprise Calorie levels of about 1,200 Calories, about 1,600 Calories, about 2,000 Calories, and/or about 2,400 Calories, examples of which according to various embodiments are provided in  FIGS. 22 ,  23 ,  37 ,  38 ,  52 ,  53 , and  68 . In certain embodiments, the containers  10  may also comprise other suitable Calorie ranges. As a result, containers  10  comprising Calorie levels of about 900 Calories, about 1,000 Calories, about 1,400 Calories, about 1,800 Calories, about 2,200 Calories, about 2,600 Calories, about 2,800 Calories, about 3,000 Calories, and/or about 3,200 Calories, for example, are within the scope of the present disclosure. In various embodiments, the containers  10  may each comprise a consistent, or substantially consistent, allotment of Calories per meal (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner, and/or snack) as a percentage of total Calories within and among Calorie levels. 
     In one embodiment, the containers  10  may comprise predetermined daily Calorie levels of about 1,150 Calories to about 1,250 Calories, about 1,525 Calories to about 1,675 Calories, about 1,900 Calories to about 2,100 Calories, and/or about 2,275 Calories to about 2,525 Calories. 
     In various embodiments, the container  10  may comprise multiple meals having one or more different edible components. In certain embodiments, the containers  10  within a particular Calorie level (e.g., 1,200 Calories, 1,600 Calories) may contain differing combinations of meals. In one embodiment, all of the containers  10  within the same Calorie level may provide the same or about the same amount of Calories. In such an embodiment, a week supply of containers  10  may be provided, in which each container  10  provides about 1600 Calories, for example. In certain embodiments, the Calories provided in particular meals of the containers  10  may generally have the same or a similar Caloric content. In various embodiments, referring to  FIGS. 24-26 , a breakfast from a 1,200 Calorie level container  10  may have about the same number of Calories as a breakfast from a different 1,200 Calorie level container  10 . The same can be true for other meals in a 1,200 Calorie level container, such as an early lunch (see e.g.,  FIGS. 27-29 ), a late lunch (see e.g.,  FIGS. 30-32 ), a dinner (see e.g.,  FIGS. 33-35 ), and/or a snack (see e.g.,  FIG. 36 ), for example. In certain embodiments, referring to  FIGS. 39-41 , a breakfast from a 1,600 Calorie level container  10  may have about the same number of Calories as a breakfast from a different 1,600 Calorie level container  10 . The same can be true for other meals in a 1,600 Calorie level container, such as an early lunch (see e.g.,  FIGS. 42-44 ), a late lunch (see e.g.,  FIGS. 45-47 ), a dinner (see e.g.,  FIGS. 48-50 ), and/or a snack (see e.g.,  FIG. 51 ), for example. In various embodiments, referring to  FIGS. 52-56 , a breakfast from a 2,000 Calorie level container  10  may have about the same number of Calories as a breakfast from a different 2,000 Calorie level container  10 . The same can be true for other meals in a 2,000 Calorie level container, such as an early lunch (see e.g.,  FIGS. 57-59 ), a late lunch (see e.g.,  FIGS. 60-62 ), a dinner (see e.g.,  FIGS. 63-65 ), and/or a snack (see e.g.,  FIGS. 66 and 67 ), for example. 
     In one embodiment, the caloric contents of each of the edible components in the various individually prepackaged containers  12  may not be the same, about the same, or substantially the same. In various embodiments, the first edible component in the first individually prepackaged container may comprise about 25% of the predetermined daily caloric content, the second edible component in the second individually prepackaged container may comprise about 18% of the predetermined daily caloric content, the third edible component in the third individually prepackaged container may comprise about 27% of the predetermined daily caloric content, the fourth edible component may comprise in the fourth individually prepackaged container about 25% of the predetermined daily caloric content, and the fifth edible component in the fifth individually prepackaged container may comprise about 5% of the predetermined daily caloric content. In other various embodiments, the first edible component may comprise about 20% to about 30% of the predetermined daily caloric content, the second edible component may comprise about 13% to about 23% of the predetermined daily caloric content, the third edible component may comprise about 22% to about 32% of the predetermined daily caloric content, the fourth edible component may comprise about 20% to about 30% of the predetermined daily caloric content, and the fifth edible component may comprise about 2% to about 8% of the predetermined daily caloric content. In one embodiment, the first edible component may comprise breakfast, the second edible component may comprise an early lunch, the third edible component may comprise a late lunch, the fourth edible component may comprise a dinner, and the fifth edible component may comprise a snack or an evening snack. In various embodiments, the edible components may be consumed in the order of breakfast, early lunch, late lunch, dinner, and evening snack. In other various embodiments, the edible components can be consumed in any other suitable order. 
     In one embodiment, the caloric contents of the edible components in the various individually prepackaged containers may comprise certain relational aspects. In various embodiments, the sum of the caloric contents of the first and the fourth edible components of the first and fourth individually prepackaged containers may be equal to or about equal to the sum of the caloric contents of the second, third, and fifth edible components of the second, third, and fifth individually prepackaged containers. “About equal to” as used herein may mean within +/−1%, +/−5%, or +/−10%, for example. In one embodiment, referring to  FIG. 22 , the sum of the Calories in breakfast and dinner is 600, or about 600, while the sum of the calories of early lunch, late lunch, and evening snack is 600, or about 600. In certain embodiments, the sum of the caloric contents of the second and fourth edible components of the second and fourth individually prepackaged containers may be less that the sum of the caloric contents of the first and third edible components of the first and the third individually prepackaged containers. In one embodiment, referring to  FIG. 52 , the sum of brunch and dinner is 860, or about 860, while the sum of breakfast and lunch is 1,040, or about 1,040. In certain embodiments, the sum of the caloric contents of the first and second edible components of the first and second individually prepackaged containers may be between about 36% and about 49% of the predetermined daily caloric content of the container  10 , for example. In one embodiment, referring to  FIG. 68 , the predetermined daily caloric content of the container is 2,400, or about 2,400, and the sum of the caloric contents of breakfast and brunch is 1,020, or about 1,020, thus, about 43%. 
     In various embodiments, the container  10  may provide consistent allocation of one or more macro nutrients as a percentage of total Calories within the container  10 . In one embodiment, macro nutrients may comprise protein, fat, including saturated fat, carbohydrates, and/or dietary fiber. In various embodiments, the proportion of the predetermined daily caloric content comprising fat may be the same as or about the same at all container  10  Calorie levels (see e.g., 1,200 Calories example at  FIGS. 22 and 23 ; 1,600 Calories example at  FIGS. 37 and 38 ; 2,000 Calories example at  FIGS. 52 and 53 , and 2,400 Calories example at  FIG. 68 ). In one embodiment, the predetermined daily caloric content divided by the sum of fat grams in the edible components may be between about 29 and about 41. In one embodiment, referring to  FIG. 23 , the predetermined caloric content 1,200, or about 1,200, divided by the sum of fat grams in the edible components 35.5, or about 35.5, is about 33.8, for example. 
     In certain embodiments, the proportion of the predetermined daily caloric content comprising carbohydrates may be the same as or about the same at all container  10  Calorie levels (see e.g., 1,200 Calories example at  FIGS. 22 and 23 ; 1,600 Calories example at  FIGS. 37 and 38 ; 2,000 Calories example at  FIGS. 52 and 53 , and 2,400 Calories example at  FIG. 68 ). In certain embodiments, the predetermined daily caloric content divided by the sum of carbohydrate grams in the edible components may be between about 7.4 and about 8.2. In one embodiment, referring to  FIG. 53 , the predetermined daily caloric content 2,000, or about 2,000, divided by the sum of carbohydrate grams in the edible components 255, or about 255, is about 7.8, for example. 
     In various embodiments, the container  10  may comprise a consistent or substantially consistent allocation of one or more macro nutrients comprising protein, fat, carbohydrate and/or dietary fiber as a percentage of the daily allotment of the macro nutrient among the provided edible components of the individually prepackaged containers  12  within each Calorie level (see e.g.,  FIGS. 22 ,  37 ,  52 ). In one embodiment, the container  10  may comprise a consistent or substantially consistent allocation of one or more macro nutrients comprising protein, fat, carbohydrate and/or dietary fiber as a percentage of the daily allotment of the macro nutrient among the provided edible components of the individually prepackaged containers  12  between two Calorie levels or among three or more Calorie levels. 
     In one embodiment, the amount of protein provided in each of the edible components of the various individually prepackaged containers  12  may be represented as a percentage of the predetermined daily nutritional content of protein (see e.g.,  FIGS. 22 ,  23 ,  37 ,  38 ,  52 ,  53 , and  68 ). In such an embodiment, the nutritional content of protein contained in the first edible component may be about 15% to about 25%, or about 20%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of protein, the nutritional content of protein in the second edible component may be about 26% to about 34%, or about 30%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of protein, the nutritional content of protein in the third edible component may be about 26% to about 34%, or about 30%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of protein, the nutritional content of protein in the fourth edible component may be about 15% to about 25%, or about 20%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of protein, and the nutritional content of protein in the fifth edible component may be about 2% to about 8%, or about 5%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of protein. In certain embodiments, the sum of the nutritional content of protein in the first, fourth, and fifth edible components in the first, fourth, and fifth individually prepackaged containers may be less than the sum of the nutrient content of protein in the second and third edible components of the second and third individually prepackaged containers, for example. In one embodiment, referring to  FIG. 37 , breakfast comprises about 15-17 g of protein, dinner comprises about 15-17 g of protein, and an evening snack comprises less than about 4 g of protein while brunch comprises about 23-25 g of protein and lunch comprises about 23-25 g of protein, thus, about 30 to about 39 is less than about 46 to about 50, for example. In one embodiment, the daily amount of protein provided within each container  10  may comprise protein sources comprising about 50% beef, poultry and/or fish/seafood proteins, about 25% soy protein, and/or about 25% whey and/or other milk proteins. In certain embodiments, hydrolyzed animal proteins may not be used. 
     In one embodiment, the amount of fat provided in each of edible components of the various individually prepackaged containers  12  may be represented as a percentage of the predetermined daily nutritional content of fat. In such an embodiment, the nutritional content of fat contained in the first edible component may be about 20% to about 30%, or about 25%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of fat, the nutritional content of fat in the second edible component may be about 10% to about 22%, or about 16%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of fat, the nutritional content of fat in the third edible component may be about 22% to about 34%, or about 28%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of fat, the nutritional content of fat in the fourth edible component may be about 20% to about 30%, or about 25%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of fat, and the nutritional content of fat in the fifth edible component may be about 2% to about 8%, or about 5%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of fat. In one embodiment, fat sources may comprise olive oil, canola oil, and/or soybean oil in addition to nuts and omega-3 sources. 
     In one embodiment, the amount of saturated fat provided in each of the edible components of the various individually prepackaged containers  12  may be represented as a percentage of the predetermined daily nutritional content of saturated fat. In such an embodiment, the nutritional content of saturated fat contained in the first edible component may be about 19% to about 29%, or about 24%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of saturated fat, the nutritional content of saturated fat in the second edible component may be about 14% to about 24%, or about 19%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of saturated fat, the nutritional content of saturated fat in the third edible component may be about 22% to about 34%, or about 27%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of saturated fat, the nutritional content of saturated fat in the fourth edible component may be about 19% to about 29%, or about 24%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of saturated fat, and the nutritional content of saturated fat in the fifth edible component may be about 3% to about 13%, or about 8%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of saturated fat. 
     In one embodiment, the amount of carbohydrates provided in each of edible components of the various individually prepackaged containers  12  may be represented as a percentage of the predetermined daily nutritional content of carbohydrates. In such an embodiment, the nutritional content of carbohydrates contained in the first edible component may be about 20% to about 30%, or about 25%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of carbohydrates, the nutritional content of carbohydrates in the second edible component may be about 12% to about 23%, or about 17%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of carbohydrates, the nutritional content of carbohydrates in the third edible component may be about 22% to about 34%, or about 27%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of carbohydrates, the nutritional content of carbohydrates in the fourth edible component may be about 20% to about 30%, or about 25%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of carbohydrates, and the nutritional content of carbohydrates in the fifth edible component may be about 2% to about 8%, or about 5%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of carbohydrates. In various embodiments, SPLENDA®, honey, and/or other suitable sweetener may be used as an artificial sweetener. In one embodiment, carbohydrates may comprise a variety of whole grains, brown rice, quinoa, millet, amaranth, and/or whole wheat, for example. In one embodiment, refined grains may not be used. 
     In one embodiment, the amount of dietary fiber provided in each of edible components of the various individually prepackaged containers  12  may be represented as a percentage of the predetermined daily nutritional content of dietary fiber. In such an embodiment, the nutritional content of dietary fiber contained in the first edible component may be about 14% to about 34%, or about 24%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of dietary fiber, the nutritional content of dietary fiber in the second edible component may be about 7% to about 27%, or about 17%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of dietary fiber, the nutritional content of dietary fiber in the third edible component may be about 15% to about 35%, or about 25%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of dietary fiber, the nutritional content of dietary fiber in the fourth edible component may be about 14% to about 34%, or about 24%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of dietary fiber, and the nutritional content of dietary fiber in the fifth edible component may be about 2% to about 25%, or about 10%, of the predetermined daily nutritional content of dietary fiber. In one embodiment, fibers may be provided in about a three to one insoluble to soluble ratio. 
     In one embodiment, the edible components in the various individually prepackaged containers  12  may comprise micro nutrients comprising potassium, cholesterol, essential fat omega-3, calcium, chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorous, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, biotin, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, folate, vitamin K, and/or pantothenic acid, for example. In such an embodiment, the amount of micro nutrients provided within the container  10  may be the same, about the same, substantially the same, or different at all Calorie levels. In certain embodiments, the above listed micro nutrients may provide about 90% to about 160% of the daily recommended requirement of each micro nutrient. In other embodiments, the above listed micro nutrients may provide between about 100%, but less than 150%, of the daily recommended requirement of each micro nutrient. In still other embodiments, the above listed micro nutrients may provide about 100% of the daily recommended requirement of each micro nutrient. 
     In one embodiment, the edible components of the various individually prepackaged containers may comprise the micro nutrient sodium. In one such embodiment, the amount of sodium provided in the containers  10  may be the same or substantially the same at all values of the daily caloric level (e.g., 1,200, 1,600, 2,000, or 2,400 daily Calories). In various embodiments, the amount of sodium may differ among the containers  10  within the same or different Calorie levels. In one embodiment, the amount of sodium may be about the same among the containers  10  of the same Calorie level, while the amount of sodium may differ proportionally among the containers  10  of different Calorie levels. 
     In one embodiment, the edible components of the various individually prepackaged containers  12 ,  12 ′, and/or  12 ″ may comprise the micro nutrients potassium and sodium at about a two to one ratio. 
     In various embodiments, the micro nutrients provided in the various containers  10  may increase proportionally relative to the Calorie level (e.g., 1200 Calories, 1600 Calories, etc.). 
     In various embodiments, the container  10  may comprise a pill pack comprising one or more pills, tablets, and/or nutrient components. The pills, tablets, and/or nutrient components may be orally ingestible, for example. In one embodiment, the pills, tablets, and/or nutrient components of the pill pack are included in the meaning of the first edible component. The nutrient component(s) provided in the pills may be micro nutrients and/or macro nutrients. In one embodiment, the pill pack  82  may comprise a pill  81  comprising vitamins and/or minerals that may supplement one or more vitamins and/or minerals otherwise supplied in the various edible components. In various embodiments, the pill pack  82  may comprise one or more pills comprising the vitamins and minerals listed in  FIG. 69 , for example. In other embodiments, the pill pack  82  may comprise one or more pills comprising the vitamins and minerals listed in  FIG. 69  at or about the same concentrations as listed in  FIG. 69 . In various embodiments, the various pills within the pill pack  82  may comprise a macro nutrient component that may supplement one or more of the nutrient components comprising one or more of the proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and/or fibers within the various edible components. In one embodiment, the pill pack  82  may comprise a second pill  83  comprising a fat nutrient component, such as an omega-3 fatty acid, for example. The pill  83  may comprise about one gram to about 3 grams, or about 1.6 grams of the fat nutrient component. In one embodiment, the pill pack  82  may comprise two or more pills comprising vitamins and/or minerals and two or more pills  83  comprising the fat nutrient component. In various embodiments, the pill pack  82  may be provided with any of the meals, such as breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner, for example. In one embodiment, referring to  FIG. 18   a , the pill pack  82  may be provided intermediate the lid  25  and the peelable lid  74  on an individually prepackaged container  12 , for example. In other various embodiments, the pill pack  82  may also be positioned within and/or attached to the container  10  and not attached to or positioned on the various individually prepackaged containers  12 ,  12 ′, or  12 ″. The pill packs of the present disclosure may be different depending on the Calorie level of a particular container. 
     In various embodiments, the present disclosure may provide a multi-day dietary system or meal plan. For example, in various embodiments, the containers  10  may be provided for a daily meal plan, a two day meal plan, a weekly meal plan, a monthly meal plan, or meal plan for any other suitable time frame. 
     In various embodiments, the predetermined daily meal plans may comprise variations of one or more macro nutrients within each Calorie level. In one embodiment, the macro nutrients may comprise protein, carbohydrate, fat, and/or dietary fiber. The daily allotment of protein may be increased while the daily allotment of carbohydrates may be decreased. In another embodiment, the daily allotment of fat may be increased while the daily allotment of carbohydrates may be decreased. In one embodiment, the daily allotment of carbohydrates may be increased while either the daily allotment of fat or protein may be decreased. In another embodiment, the daily allotment of carbohydrates may be increased while the daily allotment of either fat or protein may be increased. 
     In various embodiments, the proportions of macro nutrients comprising protein, carbohydrate, fat, and/or dietary fiber provided in the edible components of the individually prepackaged containers  12  may be increased or decreased to compensate for a life activity. For example, a cardio or aerobic formula may be provided in certain embodiments such that the daily allotment of one or more meals provides a greater percentage of the daily allotment of caloric intake of the nutritional components of protein, fat, and/or carbohydrate to energize or otherwise prepare the body prior to aerobic or cardio exercise or to replenish and/or otherwise aid in the recovery of the body following the same. In one embodiment, a muscle formula specifically targeting individuals involved in muscle building and/or muscle depleting activities may be provided. This formula may provide an increased daily allotment or increased percentage of daily allotment in certain meals of the nutritional components of protein, fat, or carbohydrate to energize or otherwise prepare the body prior to the muscle building or muscle depleting activity and/or to replenish and/or otherwise aid in the recovery of the body following the same. 
     All documents cited in the Detailed Description are, in relevant part, incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The citation of any document is not to be construed as an admission that it is prior art with respect to the present disclosure. To the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in the present disclosure conflicts with any meaning or definition of the term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to the term in the present disclosure document shall govern. 
     The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 inches” is intended to mean “about 40 inches.” 
     While particular non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, those of skill in the art will recognize that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of the present disclosure.