Editorial Policy

See how Calorate approaches content quality, source selection, updates, and calculator guidance.

Content quality

Content is written in plain language to support practical decisions.
Official or institution-backed sources are preferred for general nutrition and health guidance.
Calculators are positioned as estimators and educational tools, not diagnostic instruments.

Reference sources

USDA FoodData Central

https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/

CDC Healthy Weight and Growth

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html

WHO Healthy Diet Fact Sheet

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet

NHS BMI Guidance

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/height-weight-chart/

NIH ODS Health Information

https://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/healthinformation.aspx

MedlinePlus Nutrition

https://medlineplus.gov/nutrition.html