I’m Erin Walker. I write Calorie Deficit for readers who want practical nutrition information and deserve to know how that information was checked.
What I cover
I write about calorie deficits, nutrition basics, food labels, ingredient and product comparisons, and my experience with eating and weight concerns.
I may discuss digestive symptoms or thyroid-related questions to explain why readers should seek proper assessment.
I do not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, create individual meal plans, or present myself as a medical professional.
How I research an article
I start with the question a reader is likely to have and look for the evidence that answers it.
For health and nutrition claims, I prioritize current guidance from public health agencies, original research, and other authoritative primary material.
I check when a source was published or updated, who it studied, what it measured, and whether its conclusion is narrower than a headline suggests. A single study is not a settled answer.
When an article compares foods, I check serving sizes and the relevant nutrition information.
For packaged foods, I use the current label or manufacturer information available at the time of writing.
For general food data, I may use USDA FoodData Central. Formulas and products can change, so readers should check the package they have in hand, especially for allergens.
I link to useful sources where they help you verify a claim or understand it further. I do not add a citation to make a weak claim look stronger.
I do not link to a shopping page as evidence for a medical or nutrition claim.
Experience, evidence, and uncertainty
I sometimes describe what happened to me. I label that as experience, not proof that the same thing will happen to you.
If research is mixed, preliminary, or limited to a particular group, I say so. I distinguish established findings from suggestions, forecasts, and claims that have not been confirmed.
I avoid treating calories, carbohydrates, or protein as the only measure of a food.
A comparison should explain the serving size and the reason it matters to the question at hand. I also avoid language that shames people for eating or for having difficulty changing a habit.
Medical boundaries
Calorie Deficit is an information site. I am not a doctor or a registered dietitian. Articles do not replace diagnosis, treatment, or individual nutrition care.
I encourage readers to speak with a qualified professional about persistent symptoms, a suspected food intolerance, thyroid issues, medication, pregnancy, an eating disorder, or a major dietary change that could affect a health condition.
I do not recommend that someone stop a prescribed treatment because of something they read here.
If a topic needs clinical interpretation beyond my knowledge, I seek qualified review before publishing it or leave it out.
I identify any professional reviewer and their credentials only when that review actually occurred.
Independence and commercial relationships
My conclusions should follow the evidence. A commercial relationship does not make a product claim a health fact.
If a post includes paid sponsorship, an affiliate link, or a product provided for free, I disclose that relationship clearly where readers encounter the recommendation.
Corrections and updates
If I learn that an article contains a material error, I correct it and make a substantive change clear to readers.
I review time-sensitive claims when guidance, research, or product information changes.
A publication date is the original posting date; an updated date should reflect a meaningful change, not a cosmetic edit.
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