Editorial Policy & Medical Disclaimer

Last reviewed: April 25, 2026

Medical disclaimer

All content on BMI Checks — including calculator results, category explanations, educational articles, and any health-related information — is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute and must not be treated as medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or a recommendation for treatment of any kind.

Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health, diet, exercise, or any other health-related matter. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact your local emergency service immediately.

What BMI Checks is and is not

BMI Checks is an independent health utility website. It provides calculators and educational content about body composition metrics — Body Mass Index, Basal Metabolic Rate, ideal weight, calorie needs, and body fat estimation — for general informational purposes only.

BMI Checks is not a medical institution, clinical service, or registered healthcare provider. The site does not employ medical doctors, dietitians, or clinical staff. No content on this site is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

How content is created

All educational content on BMI Checks is written originally by the site owner, Ricardo Diaz. Content is not auto-generated and is reviewed before publication. The writing process for each topic includes:

Consulting publicly available guidance from authoritative health organisations
Cross-referencing formulas against peer-reviewed sources or established clinical references
Writing original explanations that accurately represent the consensus without overstating what calculations can tell a user
Including appropriate limitations, caveats, and medical disclaimers on every page

Sources and references

BMI Checks relies on guidance and data from the following authoritative organisations:

Calculator accuracy and limitations

All calculators on BMI Checks use standard, widely published formulas. However, every formula has limitations:

BMI does not distinguish fat from muscle, bone, or fluid and cannot assess body composition directly.
BMR and calorie calculators produce estimates. Actual metabolic rate varies by genetics, health status, hormones, and medications.
Ideal weight formulas were developed for clinical drug dosing and do not account for body composition, ethnicity, or age-related changes.
Body fat calculators using circumference measurements are less accurate than DEXA scans or hydrostatic weighing.

Results should be treated as general estimates, not precise clinical measurements.

Content review and update schedule

Calculator logic is tested and verified before publication. Educational content is reviewed at least annually or when significant changes to public health guidance are published by major health authorities. The last full site review was completed in April 2026.

How to report errors

If you believe any content on BMI Checks contains a factual error, an outdated reference, or a calculation mistake, please contact us. Corrections are prioritised and addressed promptly.

Email: contact@bmichecks.com