Sources

How Ember cites information

Ember's general nutrition and training guidance follows the published guidelines and position stands listed below. When the AI coach looks something up on the web to answer a question, it shows the sources it used directly beneath its reply, as links you can tap.

Calorie and macro figures are estimates

When Ember gives a calorie or macronutrient figure for a food — in chat, in a meal suggestion, or when logging a photo — that number is an estimate produced by an AI model, not a lookup from a nutrition database. Portion sizes, preparation, and brand all change the real value. Treat these figures as approximate. To check a specific food, use USDA FoodData Central, or read the product's nutrition label.

Not medical advice

Ember provides general nutrition and fitness information for educational purposes only. Ember is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a physician or qualified health provider before starting a diet or exercise program, especially if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take medication. See our Terms of Use for more.

Reference sources

• International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Protein and Exercise

  Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

  Daily protein intake for building and maintaining muscle, and how to distribute it across meals.

• Joint Position Statement: Nutrition and Athletic Performance

  American College of Sports Medicine, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada

  Energy, macronutrient, and hydration needs for people who train.

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans

  U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services

  General healthy-eating patterns and nutrient recommendations.

• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  How much and what kind of activity is recommended, by age group.

• FoodData Central

  U.S. Department of Agriculture

  Reference nutrient values for foods. Use it to check any figure Ember estimates.

• Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets

  National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

  Evidence summaries for vitamins, minerals, creatine, protein powders, and other supplements.

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