A method of assisting a person to achieve a weight control goal comprises determining a resting energy expenditure for the person using an indirect calorimeter, and converting the resting energy expenditure of the person into a number of resting points. The activity level of the person can be monitored...http://www.google.sh/patents/US20030226695?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030226695 - Weight control method using physical activity based parameters