Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for developing an ingestible formula through a network that operates according to a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP). A plurality of first statements inviting a plurality of first responses are received at a client computer system. The associated first responses are then received at the client computer system. A server computer system coupled over the network to the client computer system then receives the first responses. The server computer system processes the first responses according to a relational database to produce the ingestible formula. Various embodiments and features are disclosed.