Disclaimer

1. Informational Purpose Only

All content on CaloriePlex — including calorie calculations, BMR estimates, TDEE figures, macro targets, BMI values, ideal weight ranges, and all educational articles — is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on this website constitutes, or should be construed as, medical advice, nutritional counselling, dietary prescription, clinical assessment, or any other form of professional health advice. No information on this Site creates a doctor-patient, dietitian-client, or any other professional-client relationship between you and CaloriePlex.

2. These Are Statistical Estimates

The equations used on CaloriePlex (Mifflin-St Jeor, Harris-Benedict Revised, and Cunningham) are regression models derived from population studies. They estimate average metabolic rates across groups of people — they do not measure your individual metabolic rate.

Real metabolic rates vary significantly based on factors these equations cannot capture, including but not limited to:

• Hormonal status (thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, cortisol levels)
• Gut microbiome composition and digestive efficiency
• Genetics and individual metabolic variation
• Sleep quality and quantity
• Chronic stress levels
• Medications and medical conditions
• Accuracy of body composition measurements
• Actual food calorie content vs. label values

The best-validated equation (Mifflin-St Jeor) predicts BMR within ±10% for approximately 82% of healthy adults. This means for roughly 1 in 5 people, the estimate may be off by more than 10%.

3. Not a Substitute for Professional Advice

You should not use CaloriePlex results to:

• Diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition
• Replace or delay seeking professional medical or nutritional advice
• Make decisions about managing a diagnosed medical condition (e.g., diabetes, eating disorders, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease)
• Determine calorie needs during pregnancy, breastfeeding, recovery from illness, or surgery
• Set nutrition targets for children or adolescents without professional guidance

If you have a medical condition, are taking medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of disordered eating, or have any concerns about your health, please consult a qualified healthcare provider — including a registered dietitian (RD) or physician — before making dietary changes.

4. Eating Disorders Warning

Calorie counting is not appropriate for everyone. If you have a history of, or are currently experiencing, disordered eating — including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or orthorexia — please do not use this tool without guidance from a qualified eating disorder specialist.

If you are in crisis or need immediate support, contact the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) helpline or your local equivalent.

5. Accuracy of Content

We make every effort to implement equations correctly and keep educational content up to date with current nutrition science. However, we make no warranty — express or implied — regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of any content on this Site. Nutritional science evolves, and recommendations that reflect current consensus may change as new research emerges.

If you believe you have found an error in our calculations or content, please contact us. We take accuracy seriously and will investigate promptly.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CaloriePlex and its operators accept no liability for any health outcomes, dietary decisions, or other consequences arising from use of this Site or reliance on its outputs. See our Terms & Conditions for the full limitation of liability.

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