Abstract: A system for automated monitoring of food and beverage intake comprises a weighing assembly including a scale, a product identifier adapted to identify product IDs and a data transfer module in communication with the scale and product identifier. The data transfer module being adapted to receive product IDs associated with food and beverages use information including any change in weight of the food and beverage. The system also comprises a food and beverage inventory database, a food nutrient database, a dietary intake plan for a user of said system; a dietary intake recorder, and a user interface in communication with said dietary intake recorder. The dietary intake recorder is automatically updated with food and beverage use information identified by the weighing assembly. The user interface is also adapted to facilitate input of external food and beverage intake of a user to the dietary intake recorder.