Incrementally-sized dishware system and method of using same for weight management
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- selecting a plate with a surface area within a range of 11-13 in2 and designating the selected plate as a zero on a whole-number numerical index;
selecting a plate increment between 1/16-inch and 1 inch;
designating a whole number (N) in the index to correspond with a plate having a first dimension equal to a first dimension of a corresponding plate (N−
1) plus the plate incrementproviding a series of different-sized plates, each successive-sized plate'"'"'s first dimension differing from its series neighbor by the plate increment; and
marking the index value corresponding to the respective plates on each of the series of different-sized plates;
selecting a utensil increment, the increment being one of a utensil length increment or a utensil depth increment;
providing a series of different-sized eating utensils, each successive-sized utensil differing from its series neighbor by the utensil increment;
assigning a smallest utensil in the series of different-sized eating utensils a value of zero;
marking the smallest utensil with a zero;
marking each successively larger utensil with a successive number of the same index that the plates are marked with.
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Abstract
An incrementally-sized dishware system and method for weight management gradually modifies food portion consumption behavior to provide healthier eating habits. The incrementally-sized dishware system and method includes a plurality of incrementally-sized plates having successively differentiated plate surface areas. Each of the incrementally-sized plate surface areas is successively different by an increment to modify food portion delivery to a user. When utilizing the incrementally-sized dishware system and method a user selects a starting plate surface area based on a combination of weight management factors, and over time successively shifts to plates having smaller/larger plate surface areas. Interval changes between the dishes of the incrementally-sized dishware system and method adjust the amount of food consumed and rate of weight loss over time. Children using the incrementally-sized dishware system and method learn to recognize an appropriate meal size for their body size and weight, and establish healthy eating habits that carry into adulthood.
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12 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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selecting a plate with a surface area within a range of 11-13 in2 and designating the selected plate as a zero on a whole-number numerical index; selecting a plate increment between 1/16-inch and 1 inch; designating a whole number (N) in the index to correspond with a plate having a first dimension equal to a first dimension of a corresponding plate (N−
1) plus the plate incrementproviding a series of different-sized plates, each successive-sized plate'"'"'s first dimension differing from its series neighbor by the plate increment; and marking the index value corresponding to the respective plates on each of the series of different-sized plates; selecting a utensil increment, the increment being one of a utensil length increment or a utensil depth increment; providing a series of different-sized eating utensils, each successive-sized utensil differing from its series neighbor by the utensil increment; assigning a smallest utensil in the series of different-sized eating utensils a value of zero; marking the smallest utensil with a zero; marking each successively larger utensil with a successive number of the same index that the plates are marked with. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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