The reason we don't recommend our users to set a daily calorie goal below our recommendation

The reason we don't recommend our users to set  a daily calorie goal below our recommendationIn order to prevent an unsafe usage o...

Sources of Recommendations

Please find a link below for sources of our recommendations: https://lifesum.com/disclaimer

Vegan / Vegetarian

What is a vegetarian diet?A vegetarian diet focuses on plant-based foods, excluding meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, and animal by-products s...

What nutrients can currently be tracked in the app?

Currently you can track the following: proteincarbsfibersugarsfatsaturated fatunsaturated fatcholesterolsodiumpotassium  

How are the percentages of the macros in food items calculated?

The energy percentages (E%) for macronutrient intake are calculated based on where the calories in your food come from. It's important to no...

Protein

What is it?Protein is one of the three main macronutrients essential for building, repairing, and maintaining tissues in the body. It is mad...

Carbohydrates

What is it?Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients that provide energy to the body. They are found in many foods and are brok...

Fiber

What is it?Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods that the body cannot fully digest. It passes through the diges...

Sugar (Refined/added)

What is it?Added sugars are sweeteners that are added to foods or beverages during processing, preparation, or at the table. They include su...

Natural sugars

What is it?Natural sugars are carbohydrates naturally found in whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and some gr...

Fat (saturated/unsaturated)

What is it?Dietary fat is a macronutrient that provides energy and supports many essential body functions, including hormone production, nut...

Sodium

What is it?Sodium is a mineral and essential electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals in the bo...

Potassium

What is it?Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that helps your body maintain fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contrac...

Cholesterol

What is it?Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood that’s necessary for building cells, producing hormones, and making vitamin D...

Processed foods

What are they?There are different layers in the definition of processed food. When the food gets this label in our app it's because we belie...

Food Rating: High nutritional value

What is it?Foods with high amounts of nutrients, e.g. vitamins, minerals, fiber, healthy unsaturated fat and protein can get the label "High...

I have an allergy that I am unable to add in my settings - what can I do?

We are currently listing the most common food allergies that have been requested as options during the past years. With many different ...

How do you calculate the calorie goal?

Lifesum’s calculations are based on the Mifflin - St Jeor equation and activity level. This equation is used in clinical settings ...

Can I use Lifesum to lose post pregnancy weight, or if I'm breastfeeding?

During pregnancy, it is natural to gain weight. We understand the urge to lose those extra kilos as soon as possible after the pregnancy has...

Is Lifesum already taking calories from sleep, sitting, etc. into consideration?

Lifesum’s calculations are based on the Mifflin - St Jeor equation and activity level. This equation is used in clinical settings to determi...