Source of Recommendation

Last Updated: January 21, 2025

NutriLens Nutrition Sources

NutriLens meal and macro recommendations are generated by our custom AI model,
which combines your weight, activity level, and goals with well-established nutrition science.
While NutriLens provides guidance to support healthier eating habits, it is not intended for
diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or medical condition. Always consult a healthcare professional for
personalized medical advice.

How We Build Plans

How We Build Plans

• Calorie Needs

  Calculated using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, a widely accepted formula for estimating basal metabolic rate (BMR) and energy needs.

  👉 Mifflin-St Jeor Equation (MDCalc)

• Daily Targets & Macronutrients

  Informed by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025, which recommend healthy ranges for carbs, protein, and fat.

  👉 Dietary Guidelines 2020–2025

• Food Nutrition Data

  Sourced primarily from USDA FoodData Central.

  👉 USDA FoodData Central

• Protein Recommendations

  Reference ranges supported by the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.

  👉 NIH – Protein Fact Sheet