How are TDEECalc pages written?
Each page is written for a specific question, such as “how many calories should I eat” or “what is a good BMR”. It opens with a direct answer, shows the formula, works through an example and answers common follow-ups.
Pages are drafted with AI assistance. The author, Akshay Reddy, then checks each page against the cited sources before publishing. AI is a drafting tool here, not an authority: a claim stays only if the cited source supports it, and anything that cannot be supported is softened or removed.
Where do the numbers come from?
Every number on a page is computed by the same calculation engine that powers the site’s calculators. Numbers are not worked out by hand or by a language model. The engine is covered by automated tests, including fixtures that match the iPhone app’s own unit tests. The formulas are listed in the methodology.
Pages use one standard example person so that they agree with each other: a 35-year-old woman, 5′5″ (165.1 cm), 165 lb (74.84 kg), moderately active.
What sources are allowed?
Citations are limited to peer-reviewed papers, standard textbooks and official health bodies such as the WHO, CDC and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. All allowed references live in one registry, and pages can cite only entries from it. Each DOI in the registry is checked against Crossref. The full list is on the sources page.
If a claim needs support and no registered source backs it, the claim is softened or dropped. A page never attributes a specific number to a source unless the source contains it.
Is there medical review?
No. These pages have not been reviewed by a physician or registered dietitian. A registered-dietitian review is planned, and this page will say so when it happens. Until then, treat the content as educational and read the medical disclaimer.
How often are pages updated?
Pages show the date they were last updated. They are re-checked when a source changes, when the engine changes, or when a reader reports a problem. Comparison pages carry the month their facts were checked. There is no fixed review calendar yet.
How do I report an error?
Email saas.dashboard.ai@gmail.com with the page address and what looks wrong. Verified errors are fixed, and the page’s updated date changes. If a correction changes a number or conclusion, the page says so.
Is anything paid or sponsored?
No. TDEECalc has no ads, affiliate links or paid placements, and nothing on the site is sponsored. The site supports the free TDEECalc app, as explained on the about page.
How do comparison pages stay independent?
TDEECalc makes an app, so it has an interest in how apps are compared. Comparison pages therefore describe other apps using only facts from their own official pages, checked on the day of writing. They link to the page used, state prices as of the month checked and say what each app does well. Nobody pays for a ranking or a mention.