When Weight Watchers first introduced its points system in the 1990s, it was called the "Points" system. This system assigned a point value to foods based on their calorie, fat, fiber, and protein content. The idea was that each person had a daily points allowance, and they could eat any foods they liked as long as they stayed within their daily limit.
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: A "top-up" or safety net, often totaling 35 points per week, which can be used all at once for a special occasion or spread across the week for daily indulgences. When Weight Watchers first introduced its points system