Back to results
US 2010/0063833 A1Published application
Grocery store based weight loss plan
OwnerJudy L. Mahoneyinventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A Nutritionally balanced weight loss program based in a grocery store setting that includes cholesterol screening and blood pressure monitoring, PCP involvement, meal plans, grocery shopping assistance, on-line support, counseling and support, and a health advisor.
Claims1
What I claim as my invention is a nutritionally balanced weight loss plan delivered in a grocery store setting that is comprised of the following steps:
- The participant meets with a health professional to sign up and complete a health history.
- The health professional educates the participant about calorie requirements and weight goals.
- The participant agrees to a weight goal, activity goal, and a calorie level.
- The participant has their weight checked and blood drawn and for cholesterol levels.
- The participant checks their blood pressure at the Blood Pressure check station.
- The participant's blood pressure, current weight and goals are recorded in the computer under their “grocery card”.
- The participant gets an internet access code and lists their PCP.
- The participant agrees to follow up with their PCP regarding blood pressure and lab results.
- The participant's blood is analyzed and the results sent to the member and their PCP.
- The participant gets a weekly meal plan and completes their weekly shopping with the assistance of identified items throughout the store.
- The participant returns each week for weights, and blood pressure checks, and a weekly meal plan.
- The participant tracks their progress on-line or in the store.
- The participant receives support from a weekly newsletter, available health counseling, online resources and discussion groups.
10 more elements