Every article on HealthCoachJP carries a Sources cited badge. This page explains exactly what that badge means, what it does not mean, and where our figures come from.
What “Sources cited” means
It means the factual claims in the article – calories, protein, sodium, dosages, costs, statistics, clinical guidance are taken from a named primary source, and that source is listed at the bottom of the article so you can check it yourself.
What it does not mean
It does not mean the article has been reviewed by a doctor. HealthCoachJP does not currently retain a licensed clinician to review its content. Our writers are health and nutrition writers, not physicians, dietitians or other registered practitioners, and nothing on this site is medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan.
If we contract qualified reviewers in future, we will name them individually on the articles they review, with their credentials and the date of review. Until that happens, no article on this site claims medical review.
Where our figures come from
- Nutrition data: the manufacturer’s own published nutrition panel or spec sheet, or USDA FoodData Central for generic foods.
- Dietary limits and labelling rules: the US Food and Drug Administration and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
- Health conditions and treatment: the National Institutes of Health and its institutes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization.
- Mental health: the National Institute of Mental Health and SAMHSA.
- Cardiovascular guidance: the American Heart Association.
- Insurance: KFF, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the IRS, the Department of Labor, and carriers’ own filed plan documents.
- Research: peer-reviewed studies indexed on PubMed.
What we will not do
- We do not use third-party nutrition aggregators. Their numbers routinely disagree with the manufacturer’s own label. We go to the brand or to USDA.
- We do not publish a figure we cannot verify. If a brand does not publish a panel for a product line, we say so and tell you to read the packet, rather than printing a number we cannot stand behind.
- We do not present a mechanism as a proven outcome. Preliminary or contested evidence is described as preliminary or contested.
Updates and corrections
The Last updated badge on each article shows the date that article was last edited. Product formulations, prices and guidelines change, so an older date means the figures should be checked against the current label or the current guidance.
If you find an error, tell us and we will correct it or remove the claim. Email info@healthcoachjp.org with the article link and, where possible, the source that contradicts us.
Disclaimer
Content on HealthCoachJP.org is general information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any question you have about a medical condition, and never disregard or delay professional advice because of something you read here.