MyFitnessPal isn't very accurate for tracking calories and nutrients in Canadian endurance athletes — it often gets protein wrong for men and overestimates calories and carbs for women, so it might not be good for serious diet planning.

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Reliability and Validity of Nutrient Assessment Applications for Canadian Endurance Athletes: MyFitnessPal and Cronometer

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2025 Oct

The study found that MyFitnessPal often gives wrong numbers for calories and nutrients in Canadian endurance athletes, especially underestimating protein for men and overestimating calories and carbs for women, just like the claim says.

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Reliability and Validity of Nutrient Assessment Applications for Canadian Endurance Athletes: MyFitnessPal and Cronometer

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DOI: 10.1111/jhn.70148

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