How is weight loss projection calculated? Is it accurate?
MyNetDiary follows the guidelines of the National Institute of Health at www.nlm.nih.gov to estimate weight loss. MyNetDiary recalculates calories lost into weight loss by dividing the calories by 3500, which gives weight loss in pounds. It is very important to understand that the weight loss projection is based on estimated calorie loss – calories you consumed compared to what your body needs. MyNetDiary calculates the most accurate projection based on the information provided, but there are several factors that may cause deviations from the projections: 1. Accuracy of food entry – make sure all foods are entered, and the amounts are estimated accurately. Ideally, you may want to use a food scale, at least initially, to get a better sense how much your typical portions weigh. 2. Food nutritional contents may vary due to varying growth, storage, and preparation conditions. Even if you enter precise amounts, consumed calories may differ from the food labels. 3. Variations in human body
