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Note: The Namio Health MyPlate Plan Calculator is an educational tool designed to replicate the USDA MyPlate Plan, providing personalized daily food group targets based on the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Calorie estimates are calculated using the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) equations (2002), which account for age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level. For children ages 2–8, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI, 2002) are applied; for ages 9–18, EER formulas are used; and for adults 19 and older, the standard IOM adult EER equations are applied. Pregnancy and lactation adjustments of +340 kcal/day and +500 kcal/day respectively are incorporated. Calorie estimates are rounded to the nearest 200 calories, and food group targets are drawn directly from the USDA Healthy U.S.-Style Dietary Pattern tables (Appendix 3, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025). These calorie estimates reflect energy needed to maintain current weight at the stated activity level and are not adjusted for weight loss, weight gain, or individual BMI. This tool is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical or nutritional advice. Users should consult a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietitian for individualized guidance on calorie needs, weight management, and dietary planning.  

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