Sources of Recommendations
TrackAI is a nutrition monitoring application designed to help you develop more mindful eating habits. It provides information on how different foods may affect the body; however, it is not a medical device or application and is not intended for diagnosing, treating, or preventing any medical conditions.
We do not provide recommendations for individuals with specific dietary needs (e.g., allergies, eating disorders, diabetes, etc.) regarding treatment or therapy. If you require medical advice or treatment, you should consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.
The purpose of TrackAI is to educate users on the benefits and drawbacks of different foods, improve eating behaviour through habit tracking, and gradually encourage a more mindful diet.
The app is based on publicly available information from the sources listed below. TrackAI is not affiliated with these sources and does not receive any official endorsement or support from them.
Calorie Recommendations
The recommended daily calorie intake is calculated using the Mifflin-St. Jeor formula, which estimates the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Based on BMR, physical activity level, and user goals, the recommended daily calorie intake is determined.
Formulas:
For women: (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) – (5 × age in years) – 161
For men: (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) – (5 × age in years) + 5
Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI helps assess the ratio of weight to height and provides a general indication of whether a person’s weight is within a healthy range.
About Body Mass Index (BMI) – CDC
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, Hill LA, Scott BJ, Daugherty SA, Koh YO. A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990 Feb;51(2):241-7. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/51.2.241. PMID: 2305711
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
Hussain, Panwala & Mukesh, Patil & Upadhyay, Jitendrakumar & Boddula, Rajamouli. (2024). Comprehensive Review on BMI, TDEE, BMR, and Calories for Weight Management: Insights into Energy Expenditure and Nutrient Balance for Long-Term Well-Being. International Research Journal on Advanced Engineering and Management
Dietary Strategies for Weight Loss or Gain
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Romieu I, Dossus L, Barquera S, Blottière HM, Franks PW, Gunter M, Hwalla N, Hursting SD, Leitzmann M, Margetts B, Nishida C, Potischman N, Seidell J, Stepien M, Wang Y, Westerterp K, Winichagoon P, Wiseman M, Willett WC; IARC working group on Energy Balance and Obesity. Energy balance and obesity: what are the main drivers? Cancer Causes Control. 2017 Mar;28(3):247-258. doi: 10.1007/s10552-017-0869-z. Epub 2017 Feb 17. PMID: 28210884; PMCID: PMC5325830.
Ostendorf DM, Caldwell AE, Creasy SA, Pan Z, Lyden K, Bergouignan A, MacLean PS, Wyatt HR, Hill JO, Melanson EL, Catenacci VA. Physical Activity Energy Expenditure and Total Daily Energy Expenditure in Successful Weight Loss Maintainers. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2019 Mar;27(3):496-504. doi: 10.1002/oby.22373. PMID: 30801984; PMCID: PMC6392078.