Sources & Citations
Last updated: April 2026 · Nutri IQ Food Intelligence v1.0
🧠 How Nutri IQ Generates Recommendations
All food recommendations in Nutri IQ are AI-generated using Anthropic's Claude AI, based on general sports nutrition principles. Our recommendations are aligned with — but not directly sourced from — the following publicly available health and sports nutrition guidelines. These reference standards represent the scientific consensus our AI draws upon.
SPORTS NUTRITION REFERENCE STANDARDS
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Leading authority on sports medicine and exercise science. ACSM guidelines on nutrition for athletic performance inform timing-based and sport-specific recommendations.
www.acsm.org →
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International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN)
Publishes evidence-based position stands on sports nutrition topics including protein, carbohydrates, hydration, and supplementation for athletes.
www.issn.net →
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International Olympic Committee (IOC)
IOC consensus statements on sports nutrition provide globally recognised guidance on food timing, competition-day nutrition, and athlete health.
www.olympics.com/ioc →
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PUBLIC HEALTH DIETARY GUIDELINES
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH dietary and nutritional guidelines inform general health-based recommendations, particularly for athletes with medical conditions.
www.nih.gov →
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC nutrition guidelines on healthy eating, dietary patterns, and chronic disease prevention inform condition-aware food recommendations.
www.cdc.gov/nutrition →
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World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO global nutrition guidelines and healthy diet recommendations inform our approach to balanced, safe food guidance for athletes worldwide.
www.who.int →
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FOOD DATA SOURCES
Open Food Facts
Open collaborative food database used for barcode scanning. Provides real nutrition values (calories, carbs, protein, fat, sugar, fiber, sodium) for packaged foods.
world.openfoodfacts.org →
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Anthropic Claude AI
AI engine powering all food recommendations. Claude analyses food in the context of your sport, diet, medical conditions, and training timing to generate personalised guidance.
www.anthropic.com →
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⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Nutri IQ Food Intelligence is not a medical device and does not provide medical diagnoses, prescriptions, or clinical nutrition therapy. All recommendations are AI-generated for informational and general guidance purposes only, aligned with established sports nutrition principles.
This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or registered sports dietitian before making dietary changes, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition.
This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional or registered sports dietitian before making dietary changes, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition.