Medical Disclaimer

Chat Calories is a general wellness and nutrition tracking application powered by artificial intelligence. It is explicitly not a medical service, clinical tool, or healthcare provider. Nothing in this application should be construed as medical advice, clinical guidance, or a substitute for professional medical consultation.

The application does not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe treatments, or provide clinical nutritional therapy. Any information generated by the AI is general in nature and cannot account for your individual medical history, current medications, allergies, metabolic conditions, or other health factors.

The AI nutritional estimates and dietary guidance provided by Chat Calories are generated by artificial intelligence models and have significant limitations:

• Calorie estimates are approximations only. Actual calorie content can vary by 20–50% from estimates depending on preparation method, portion size, ingredient quality, and individual metabolic factors.
• Nutritional data may be inaccurate. AI food recognition can misidentify foods, underestimate portions, or provide incorrect macronutrient data.
• AI can hallucinate. Large language models can produce plausible-sounding but factually incorrect information about nutrition, food interactions, and dietary guidelines.
• Individual variation is not accounted for. Nutritional needs vary enormously between individuals based on genetics, health status, medications, and other factors the AI cannot assess.
• The AI is not a registered dietitian. Dietary advice from the AI does not replace consultation with a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

You should consult a qualified healthcare professional before using this application if you:

• Have any diagnosed medical condition, including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or any metabolic disorder
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
• Are under 18 years of age
• Have a history of eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, etc.)
• Are taking prescription medications that may interact with dietary changes
• Have food allergies or intolerances
• Are recovering from surgery or illness
• Are an elite athlete with specialized nutritional needs
• Have experienced unexplained weight loss or gain

Chat Calories is not designed for use as a tool for extreme caloric restriction or disordered eating behaviors. The application is intended to support balanced, healthy nutrition habits under normal circumstances.

In case of a medical emergency, call your local emergency services immediately (911 in the US, 112 in the EU, 999 in the UK).

Do not use Chat Calories to seek emergency medical advice. The application is not monitored in real-time and cannot provide emergency assistance.

The diet plans featured in Chat Calories (Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Mediterranean, Low-Carb, Carnivore, Intermittent Fasting, etc.) are presented for general informational purposes only. These diet plans:

• Are not medically prescribed or clinically validated for your specific health situation
• May not be appropriate for individuals with certain medical conditions
• Should be followed only after consultation with a qualified healthcare provider
• May interact with medications or medical treatments
• Are not a substitute for medically supervised dietary programs

The "diet compatibility" feature indicates whether a food generally fits a particular dietary pattern based on common guidelines. It is not a medical recommendation and should not be used as the sole basis for dietary decisions.

Calorie and macronutrient tracking can be a useful tool for general wellness, but it has important limitations:

• Individual calorie needs vary significantly and cannot be accurately determined by a general formula
• Obsessive calorie tracking can contribute to disordered eating patterns
• The quality of food (micronutrients, fiber, phytonutrients) is as important as calorie quantity
• Metabolic rate changes with diet, exercise, and other factors not captured by the app

Chat Calories expressly disclaims any liability for health outcomes resulting from use of the application. We are not responsible for:

• Any adverse health effects resulting from following AI-generated dietary advice
• Weight changes, nutritional deficiencies, or metabolic effects from using the app
• Allergic reactions or food intolerances not identified by the AI
• Interactions between dietary changes and medications
• Any physical or mental health consequences of calorie tracking

For qualified nutritional and medical guidance, we recommend consulting:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN): Find one at eatright.org
• Your primary care physician for medical conditions affecting nutrition
• NEDA Helpline (eating disorders): 1-800-931-2237 or nationaleatingdisorders.org
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: eatright.org

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