Daily Weight Watchers Points Plus Allowance Calculator

What is the Weight Watchers Points Plus System?

The Weight Watchers Points Plus system is a method used to help individuals manage their food intake for weight loss. It assigns point values to foods based on their nutritional content, and each person is given a daily points allowance based on their personal characteristics.

How is the Daily Points Plus Allowance Calculated?

The daily Points Plus allowance is calculated using a formula that takes into account several factors:

\[Points = \left(\frac{Weight}{10}\right) + \left(\frac{Height}{10}\right) - \left(\frac{Age}{5}\right) + SexFactor\]

Where:

• Weight is in pounds
• Height is in inches
• SexFactor is 4 for males and 2 for females

Step-by-Step Calculation

1. Divide weight by 10
2. Divide height by 10
3. Divide age by 5
4. Add 4 points for males or 2 points for females
5. Sum up all the values from steps 1, 2, and 4, then subtract the value from step 3
6. Round to the nearest whole number
7. Ensure the final value is between 26 and 71 points

Example Calculation

Let's calculate the daily Points Plus allowance for a 35-year-old woman who weighs 150 pounds and is 65 inches tall:

1. Weight factor: 150 / 10 = 15
2. Height factor: 65 / 10 = 6.5
3. Age factor: 35 / 5 = 7
4. Sex factor: 2 (for female)
5. Points = 15 + 6.5 - 7 + 2 = 16.5
6. Rounded to 17 points

Visual Representation

The green portion of the bar represents the calculated Points Plus allowance (31 points) relative to the maximum allowance of 71 points.