NutritionOS utilizes the following peer-reviewed formulas and established guidelines to generate your estimates:
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Mifflin, M. D., St Jeor, S. T., et al. (1990). A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 51(2), 241-247.
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
FAO/WHO/UNU. (2004). Human energy requirements: Report of a Joint FAO/WHO/UNU Expert Consultation. Food and Nutrition Technical Report Series No. 1. (PAL Multipliers).
Macronutrient Distribution
Jäger, R., Kerksick, C. M., et al. (2017). International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14(1), 20.
Thomas, D. T., Erdman, K. A., & Burke, L. M. (2016). American College of Sports Medicine Joint Position Statement. Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 48(3), 543-568.
Hydration Guidelines
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition, and Allergies. (2010). Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for water. EFSA Journal, 8(3), 1459.
Micronutrient RDA
ICMR-NIN. (2020). Nutrient Requirements for Indians. Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Nutrition.