Editorial Process

How we research, write, and review every guide

Every page on this site is built on peer-reviewed evidence and reviewed before publication. This page is the public record of how we do that — and how to flag corrections.

Our 4-stage editorial pipeline

1

Research

Every article begins with a literature scan in PubMed and at least three position stands or guidelines from major bodies (ACSM, ISSN, NIH, WHO, CDC). We work backward from the highest-quality evidence: meta-analyses and systematic reviews first, RCTs second, observational studies third, and expert position stands as anchoring frameworks.

2

Writing

Drafts cite sources inline. Quantitative claims (calorie counts, percentages, multipliers) include the equation or study they came from. Health claims are stated with the appropriate uncertainty (±10% accuracy, individual variation, etc.).

3

Fact-check

Before publication, every numerical claim is verified against the cited source. Tables (calorie charts, BMR by weight) are generated from the published equations, not summarized from another website.

4

Review

All guides receive editorial review before publication and are attributed to the editorial team. When an article has been reviewed by a named expert (such as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist), that reviewer's name and credentials appear at the bottom of the article. Articles without a named reviewer carry only the editorial team attribution.

Sources we trust

We cite primary literature wherever possible. When we summarize a position, we link to the originating organization. We never cite forum posts, social-media claims, or non-peer-reviewed publications as evidence for health claims.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Primary source for nutrient reference intakes, energy requirements, and clinical guidance.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Activity multipliers, exercise prescription, and sports nutrition position stands.
International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)
Protein, creatine, nutrient timing, and ergogenic aid position stands.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Clinical dietetics guidance and population-specific nutrition recommendations.
PubMed (NCBI)
Database for primary peer-reviewed studies cited throughout our guides.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Global recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, and population health.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
Population health metrics, BMI ranges, and dietary surveillance data.
Mayo Clinic
Clinical reference for healthy weight, exercise, and chronic-disease nutrition.

Update cadence

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    Annual review. Every article is re-read and updated at least once every 12 months. The "Last reviewed" date at the bottom of each guide is always the actual most recent review.
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    Evidence-driven updates. When a major position stand is published or revised (for example, an updated ISSN protein recommendation), we revise affected guides within 60 days.
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    Reader-flagged corrections. We respond to correction reports within 7 days. Corrections are made transparently with a date stamp.

Found an error? Tell us.

We take accuracy seriously. If a number, claim, or citation looks wrong, please email us with the article URL and a link or DOI to the source you'd like us to consider. We'll investigate and reply within 7 days.

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What this site is — and isn't

This site is an evidence-based educational resource on energy expenditure, nutrition, and body composition. Our calculators implement equations from peer-reviewed research and our guides explain the science behind them.

This site is not medical advice and is not a substitute for evaluation by a clinician or registered dietitian. For medical conditions affecting metabolism (PCOS, thyroid disease, diabetes, eating disorders), pregnancy, or any condition requiring personalized nutrition planning, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.