TASTE DETERRENT AND DIET METHOD
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1. A method of controlling one'"'"'s diet, the method comprising the steps ofa) providing a formula comprising water and acetic acid;
- b) applying a sufficient amount of the formula to a foodstuff so as to render the foodstuff repellant to a human being.
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Abstract
A diet spray or powder that may be used by a dieter to render a portion of a meal unappetizing. After eating an initial portion of a meal, a dieter may apply a spray or powder to remaining food portions so as to inhibit further eating, and thus reduce total caloric intake and/or inhibit ingestion of additional portions. The use of the product can promote or strengthen a dieter'"'"'s will-power in the face of surplus, but tempting, food by direct and/or psychological support. A method includes application of the spray or powder to the tempting foodstuff
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14 Claims
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1. A method of controlling one'"'"'s diet, the method comprising the steps of
a) providing a formula comprising water and acetic acid; b) applying a sufficient amount of the formula to a foodstuff so as to render the foodstuff repellant to a human being. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for assisting proper diet control, by preventing excessive consumption of calories when a dieter is presented with a large portion of foodstuff, comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a formula effective to stimulate a human being'"'"'s taste and wherein the formula can alter the appearance of a foodstuff; b) applying a sufficient amount of the formula to a foodstuff so as to render the foodstuff repellant to a human being'"'"'s taste receptors and sight. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A human actuated self-effective diet control method, the method comprising the step of:
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a) providing a dry formulation; b) applying a sufficient amount of the formula to a foodstuff so as to render the foodstuff repellant to a human being. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A diet-suppressant additive formula comprising:
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a) water; b) acetic acid, said acetic acid being at least 2% by volume; c) at least one bitterant.
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