Sources and References

Scientific Sources and References

At THEHEALTHCALC.com, we aim to publish trustworthy content supported by recognized scientific references and established health information sources. Below is an overview of the sources used in preparing educational tools, calculators, and articles across the website.

1. Health and Nutrition

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• National Health Service (NHS) – Nutrition
• Mayo Clinic
• WebMD

2. Pregnancy and Childbirth

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• March of Dimes
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

3. Childhood and Child Development

• UNICEF
• World Health Organization (WHO) – Child Growth Standards
• CDC – Child Growth Charts

4. Fitness and Exercise

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Exercise is Medicine

5. Scientific Research and Studies

• PubMed
• Google Scholar
• ScienceDirect

We review and update our references regularly to help keep the website’s educational content clear, reliable, and as current as reasonably possible.