Apparatus and methods for providing information from foodware systems with sensors

A method employing an active foodware system including a visual stimulating component, a weight sensor, and a data processor, said method comprising the steps of:

• said weight sensor weighing food and providing a weight signal;
• said data processor determining a nutrient amount of a nutrient item from said weight signal and a nutrient density;
• said visual stimulating component displaying at least one of (A) said nutrient amount, or (B) an insulin amount;
• wherein said nutrient amount relates to a preset amount of a nutrient-Watchlist item other than calories;
• and
• wherein said insulin amount relates to said nutrient amount, and wherein said nutrient item is at least one of carbohydrates, protein, or fat.

A method employing:

• a dish having a content surface, said content surface being recessed in relation to a region of said dish surrounding said content surface, said content surface recessed for receiving content and preventing spillage from said content surface;
• and
• a visual stimulating component that is software programmable for emitting light from said region for providing information or entertainment;
• wherein said region includes a wall for retaining said content on said content surface;
• said wall has a translucent wall portion;
• and
• said visual stimulating component has an LED element positioned on the opposite side of said wall to said content surface;
• said method comprising the step of:
• emitting light through said translucent wall portion by directing the direction of maximum radiation intensity of said LED element substantially inward to the center region of said dish.