free weight watchers point calculator pocket pc
Food items are allotted a points value and members use recipes and a points "calculator" provided by the program.
Members are also encouraged to visit counseling sessions in their area for ideas and advice and to help with the lifestyle changes that are inevitably associated with any dieting program. There is also online support, as well as online menus, calculators and recipes.
In addition, Weight Watchers produce their own line of meals which can be bought in a variety of larger grocery stores.
A points value is assigned to foods calculated from the amount of fiber, the number of calories, the size of the portion and the quantity of fat in each serving. Generall speaking, high fat foods have a high points value and high fiber foods have a low points value. The daily allowance for dieters then depends upon such things as body weight and the desired weight loss.
The points formula looks like this:
Where: p = Points | c = Calories | f = Fat Grams | r = Dietary fiber Grams
(Note: in the term (minr, 4) a maximum of 4 grams of fiber is used in the calculation. In other words, if the actual figure is less than 4 this is used, but, whenever the figure is greater than 4 then 4 is used.
Here are just some examples of the points allotted to specific foods:
| Food |
Calories |
Fat (g) |
Carbohydrates |
Fiber |
Points |
| Corn on the cob | 140 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 3 | Low-fat grilled
chicken pasta | 873 | 8.9 | 134.3 | 10.3 | 17 | Quarter Pounder
with cheese | 430 | 30 | 38 | 2 | 13 | | Medium Fries | 450 | 22 | 57 | 5 | 10 |
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