Patent ID: 8770983

Claim:
A computer-implemented method comprising the steps of: Receiving information comprising user's physical and identification data, the information being input using a graphical user interface device and being stored electronically; Providing a plate of food items wherein the plate comprises a plurality of moveable compartments, each of the compartments being configured to retain a food item; Providing a scale support structure in electronic communication with user's plate of food item, comprising a plurality of pedestal portions, each of the plurality of pedestal portions being configured to lift an associated compartment from the plate, the scale support structure further comprising a plurality of weighing devices in communication with the plurality of pedestal portions; Identifying a user's plate of food items placed on the scale support structure; wherein each compartment's identification information is electronically communicated from plate to the scale support structure; Receiving weight information from the plurality of weighing devices, each of the weighing devices being operable to electronically communicate the weight of one of the compartments and its contents; Processing the weight information to at least determine weight and nutritional information for the food items; and Communicating to external computing devices via a wireless communication link at least the determined weight and nutritional information for the food item in each compartment and a total weight and nutritional information for the food items in the plate.