Editorial Policy

How Our Articles Are Created

Every article published on FoodIdentifier follows this process:

1. Topic selection: We identify questions real users are asking about nutrition, food identification, calories, weight management, and healthy eating.
2. Research: Our editorial team reviews peer-reviewed research, government nutrition databases (USDA, NIH), and established health authorities (Harvard, WHO) before writing.
3. Draft and review: Articles are written with clear structure, factual accuracy, and balanced health language. All health claims are referenced to credible sources.
4. Editorial review: Each article is reviewed for factual accuracy, balanced presentation, and compliance with our editorial standards before publication.
5. Publication and dating: All articles include a publish date and last-updated date so readers can evaluate recency.
6. Ongoing updates: We update articles when new research becomes available or when original information requires correction.

Sources We Use

FoodIdentifier content is informed by the following authoritative sources:

• USDA FoodData Central — the primary source for food composition and nutrition data
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) — biomedical and public health research
• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — The Nutrition Source — evidence-based dietary guidance
• World Health Organization (WHO) — global public health recommendations
• Peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Nutrients, Obesity Reviews, and the British Medical Journal
• Registered dietitians and healthcare professionals who review select content areas

Health Claim Standards

FoodIdentifier follows strict guidelines for health-related content:

• We do not make disease cure or treatment claims.
• We do not guarantee specific weight loss outcomes or rates.
• We do not use sensationalist language such as "miracle," "instant results," or "guaranteed."
• We use qualified language ("may support," "research suggests," "evidence indicates") when discussing health benefits.
• We always recommend consulting a qualified healthcare professional for individual medical advice.
• Nutrition estimates from our AI tools are approximations intended for general educational purposes, not clinical use.

Corrections Policy

We take accuracy seriously. If we make a factual error, we correct it promptly and note the correction within the article. If you identify an error or have a concern about the accuracy of any content on FoodIdentifier, please contact our editorial team:

Advertising & Commercial Relationships

FoodIdentifier displays advertising including Google AdSense ads. Advertising relationships do not influence our editorial content. We do not accept payment to feature, endorse, or promote specific products or services within editorial articles. Sponsored content, if any, is clearly labeled as such.

Our premium subscription (FoodIdentifier Pro) is a separate product and does not affect the editorial coverage of any topic.

AI-Generated Content

Some FoodIdentifier content is assisted by AI writing tools. All AI-assisted content is reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy, tone, and compliance with our standards before publication. AI tools do not replace human editorial judgment — they are used to improve efficiency while our team ensures quality.

Nutrition estimates provided by our AI food scanner tool are approximations based on food recognition models and reference databases. They are intended for general tracking and educational purposes and may differ from precise laboratory measurements.

Content Update Schedule

We review and update our most-read articles on a quarterly basis. All articles display a "Last Updated" date. If you find an article that appears outdated or references superseded research, please contact us at foodidentifierai@gmail.com.