Abstract: The invention provides a system for monitoring food consumption of a subject, comprising: a registration system configured to receive food data comprising nutrients and/or calories contained in one or more food item served to the subject; an intake detection system configured to detect consumption of said one or more food item, thereby generating real-time food consumption data; and a tracking and analysis system configured to receive food data from said registration system and consumption data from said intake detection system, and configured to utilize said food data and said consumption data to calculate a total amount of one or more nutrient and/or calories consumed by the subject. The invention further provides methods for monitoring food consumption of a subject.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for monitoring food consumption of a subject, comprising: a registration system configured to receive food data comprising nutrients and/or calories contained in one or more food item served to the subject; an intake detection system configured to detect consumption of said one or more food item, thereby generating real-time food consumption data; and a tracking and analysis system configured to receive food data from said registration system and consumption data from said intake detection system, and configured to utilize said food data and said consumption data to calculate a total amount of one or more nutrient and/or calories consumed by the subject. The invention further provides methods for monitoring food consumption of a subject.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the isolation of phlorizin from plants of the genus Lithocarpus, phlorizin-containing compositions and their uses.

Abstract: A composition of matter includes an effective amount of strontium carbonate for affecting bone metabolism. The composition is substantially free of calcium to avoid absorption competition in the digestive tract. The composition is also preferably substantially free of chelating agents, phosphate, phytic acid, oxalates, insoluble fibers, and non-strontium divalent cations or other materials that compete with strontium ions for absorption in the human digestive tract. Other ingredients are optionally added to increase strontium absorption or for their independent positive effective on bone health, including for example vitamin D and vitamin K, quercetin dihydrate, and hesperidin. The composition is preferably administered as a chewable food by blending with a chewable food matrix to form a palatable food that is readily consumed.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed which contain therapeutically effective amounts of phlorizin extract for effecting modification of blood glucose and insulin, for facilitating weight loss, preventing weight gain and for providing beneficial effects in the aging process. Methods of treating animals with phlorizin extract compositions to treat the aforementioned conditions of the body are also disclosed.