Methods and apparatus for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- monitoring an exercise level of a user using a PDA;
determining exercise level information based upon the monitoring of the exercise level;
communicating the exercise level information to a server;
determining historical data of the user based upon prior food selections of the user;
determining a first list indicative of food the user desires based upon the historical data of the user;
determining a second list indicative of food for the user that is consistent with achieving a diet or exercise goal of the user based on the monitored exercise level information, wherein the first list is separate from the second list;
determining food information based upon the first list and the second list;
determining a third list based upon the determined food information; and
displaying the third list on the PDA.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness. In accordance with a first aspect, an apparatus is provided that is adapted to assist in weight loss and exercise. The apparatus comprises a personal digital assistant (PDA) having computer program code adapted to assist in at least one of calorie counting, meal selection, meal suggestion, weight monitoring, weight loss or gain monitoring, fat consumption monitoring, sugar consumption monitoring and salt consumption monitoring. The PDA also includes computer program code adapted to display historical data regarding at least one of calorie counting, meal selection, meal suggestion, weight monitoring, weight loss or gain monitoring, fat consumption monitoring, sugar consumption monitoring and salt consumption monitoring. Numerous other embodiments are provided, as are methods, systems and computer program products.
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1. A method, comprising:
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monitoring an exercise level of a user using a PDA; determining exercise level information based upon the monitoring of the exercise level; communicating the exercise level information to a server; determining historical data of the user based upon prior food selections of the user; determining a first list indicative of food the user desires based upon the historical data of the user; determining a second list indicative of food for the user that is consistent with achieving a diet or exercise goal of the user based on the monitored exercise level information, wherein the first list is separate from the second list; determining food information based upon the first list and the second list; determining a third list based upon the determined food information; and displaying the third list on the PDA. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method, comprising:
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monitoring food intake of a user; determining food intake information based upon the monitoring of food intake; employing the PDA to communicate the food intake information to a server; determining historical data of the user based upon prior food selections of the user; determining a first list indicative of food the user desires based upon the historical data of the user; determining a second list indicative of food for the user that is consistent with achieving a diet or exercise goal based on the monitored food intake information, wherein the first list is separate from the second list; determining food information based upon the first list and the second list; determining a third list based upon the determined food information; and displaying the third list on the PDA. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A method, comprising:
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monitoring an exercise level of a user using a PDA; determining exercise level information based upon the monitoring of the exercise level; determining historical data of the user based upon prior food selections of the user; determining a first list indicative of food the user desires based upon historical data of the user; determining a second list indicative of food for the user that is consistent with achieving a diet or exercise goal of the user based on the monitored exercise level information of the user, wherein the first list is separate from the second list; determining food information based upon the first list and second list; determining a third list based upon the determined food information; and displaying the third list on the PDA. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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