Medische disclaimer

Not a substitute for professional care

Content on this site is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider about questions regarding your health, nutrition, weight, body composition, or any medical condition.

Specific conditions and contexts

• Eating disorders. If you have a history of disordered eating, calorie tracking can entrench unhealthy patterns. Consider working with a registered dietitian or therapist before starting any calorie tracking program.
• Diabetes and blood-sugar management. Carb tracking informs but does not replace clinical management.
• Pregnancy and lactation. Consult your obstetric provider or RD before setting calorie targets.
• Kidney, liver, or cardiovascular disease. These conditions often require RD- or physician-prescribed macronutrient restrictions.
• Children and adolescents. Calorie tracking is not generally recommended for under-18s.

Accuracy limits of consumer tracker outputs

Consumer calorie tracker outputs typically carry a ±15–25% error band per meal. This is adequate for general weight-management decision-making but is below the threshold for clinical dietary assessment. For clinical nutritional assessment, weighed reference meals and 24-hour recalls administered by a registered dietitian remain the standard.

If you are in crisis

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal ideation, call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the US) or your local emergency services. NEDA Helpline: 1-800-931-2237.