Not Medical Advice
NutriGuide is an educational reference tool only. It does NOT constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Food safety ratings are algorithmic estimates based on published dietary guidelines and do not account for your individual health status, medications, or laboratory values. Always consult a licensed physician, registered dietitian (RD/RDN), or qualified healthcare provider before making any dietary changes — especially if you have a medical condition.
Limitations of Algorithmic Analysis
- Individual responses to foods vary significantly based on genetics, medications, gut microbiome, and current health status.
- Safety ratings use rule-based nutrient thresholds that may not apply to every individual.
- The tool does not account for drug-nutrient interactions or individual lab values (e.g., A1C, eGFR, lipid panels).
- Portion sizes and preparation methods significantly affect actual nutritional content.
- Conditions like CKD require highly individualized management based on current kidney function labs.
- Religious dietary interpretations can vary; consult your religious authority for specific guidance.
Food Safety Rating System
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✅ SAFE No flagged concerns based on your conditions and preferences.
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🟡 MODERATE Generally acceptable; monitor relevant nutrients.
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⚠️ CAUTION Contains nutrients that may be problematic in large amounts.
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🚫 AVOID Incompatible with stated restrictions or multiple flagged nutrients.
Data Sources & Clinical Guidelines Used
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Nutritional Data: USDA FoodData Central 2024 — the U.S. government's authoritative nutritional database (public domain).
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BMR Formula: Mifflin-St Jeor Equation — the most clinically validated formula for resting metabolic rate.
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Heart Disease / Cholesterol: American Heart Association (AHA) Dietary Guidelines 2023.
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Diabetes: American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Medical Care 2024.
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Hypertension: DASH Diet — NIH / NHLBI guidelines; sodium limits ≤1,500–2,300 mg/day.
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Kidney Disease (CKD): National Kidney Foundation (NKF) / KDIGO 2020 Guidelines.
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Celiac / Gluten-Free: Celiac Disease Foundation guidelines; avoidance of wheat, rye, barley.
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IBS / Low-FODMAP: Monash University FODMAP Research Program; ACG Clinical Guidelines.
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GERD / Acid Reflux: ACG Clinical Guidelines for GERD 2022.
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Anti-Inflammatory: Harvard Medical School dietary inflammation research; Arthritis Foundation.
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Osteoporosis: National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) nutrition guidelines.
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Anemia: WHO and American Society of Hematology iron deficiency guidelines.
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Thyroid: ATA (American Thyroid Association) dietary guidance for goitrogens and iodine.
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Religious Guidelines: Based on commonly accepted interpretations. Individual religious authorities may differ.
Copyright & Intellectual Property
Nutritional data sourced from USDA FoodData Central (public domain, U.S. government work). Dietary guideline interpretations are attributed to the respective health organizations above. The NutriGuide platform's original content, interface design, rating algorithms, and meal planning logic are proprietary intellectual property. Source code available for educational review within this file.
Meal Plan Disclaimer
Auto-generated meal plans are for illustrative purposes only. Caloric and macronutrient targets are estimates. A licensed registered dietitian should review any meal plan before implementation, especially for individuals with medical conditions. Snacks, supplements, and hydration are not included in these estimates.