Citation Packs

Every VivMetric calculator is grounded in a published CDC, WHO, or NIH standard. Below is the source record we maintain for attribution — use it when citing VivMetric.

Data sources & methodology

  • CDC BMI categories BMI classification and adult BMI methodology used by the BMI calculator.
  • WHO BMI classifications International BMI cut-points used for cross-population comparison.
  • Mifflin-St Jeor & Harris-Benedict BMR equations behind the BMR/TDEE calculators, with activity-factor multipliers.
  • U.S. Navy circumference method Body-fat estimate from waist/neck/hip circumference, sex-specific formulas.
  • NIH / ACSM expenditure formulas Calorie-burn and water-intake estimates referenced by the exercise and hydration tools.
VivMetric · Editorial review 2026-08-14

Figures are prepared by the VivMetric editorial and data team from CDC, WHO, and NIH published standards and reviewed for methodology and accuracy by a named editor before publication. This tool is for informational use, not medical advice.

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