Weight loss management system

A weight loss management system utilizes a computer analysis of a participant's past medical history, eating habits, body measurements, exercise level and taste preferences to provide a menu of a specified number of calories to maintain a reasonable weight. The system provides consultation with a dietition in order for a participant to recognize the deficiencies in the past diet. The system further provides consultation to effect behavior modification of the participant by offering instruction in nutrition, exercise and proper cooking techniques.

Integrated weight loss control method

An integrated system of collecting data and reporting results, enabling an understanding of weight control and weight loss. The first embodiment of the invention is for a method of estimating an individual's baseline normal activities calories. The second embodiment of the invention is a method for the individual to plan and forecast weight loss goals. The third embodiment of the invention enables the individual to record estimates of weight and food calories and exercise calories constructing his own weight loss database. The individual's calories density is measured and is used to increase plan and forecast accuracy. A graphical representation of the data enables the individual to detect body water shifts, weight plateauing and resting metabolic rate changes so as to enable the individual to know the reasons why the individual is losing or not losing weight. The system organizes the data to minimize the impact of errors in the data while maximizing the data's information value. The system uses the individual's own body in a closed loop approach as its own calorimeter.

Method and test strips for the measurement of fat loss during weight loss programs

A method for monitoring the progress of fat loss in a patient during a weight loss program which comprises, contacting a body fluid sample from said patient with a solid test strip to provide a color indication of the presence in said body fluid of .beta.-hydroxybutyrate, optionally together with acetoacetate and/or acetone.