Abstract: A compression apparatus for applying pressure to a subject is provided. The compression apparatus comprises a compression system; and one or more compression components connected to the compression system and secured around the subject, the one or more compression components comprising an air cavity. A method of applying pressure to a subject is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system (10) and/or method (100,200,300) for sharing and evaluating dietary information. The system (10) enables the creation of an interactive community of diet, nutrition and/or weight conscious individuals that can interactively exchange opinions, information and results to generate objective and useful information that other members of the community can utilise to help achieve their diet nutrition and/or weight management needs and/or goals. Individuals are able to compare their performance in following a particular diet or program with other individuals who may be following the same diet or program. Individuals may also submit and publish their and opinions as to the suitability of particular foods, food sub groups, recipes and/or ingredients to particular diets and/or programs so that other individuals can assess those opinions to help them make informed decisions to meet their own personal needs and/or goals.