Free for The Month of June
Our Nutrition Scores are typically only available to our Gold subscribers, but for the month of June, we’re releasing the Men’s Health Nutrition Score to all users, free of charge. Basic (free) users will find this by swiping left on the Diary header.
It’s no surprise that males and females are quite different in many ways but they both require a unique set of macro and micronutrient targets in order to be their healthiest selves. This is where the Men’s Health Nutrition Score comes in handy! We break down and explore the benefits of this particular Nutrition Score below.
What Is A Nutrition Score?
Our Nutrition Score feature bundles specific macro and micronutrients together and gives users a percentage value for how they are hitting their targets. We have Nutrition Scores for all targets, electrolytes, bone health, immune support, metabolism support, antioxidants, keto & more!
What Goes Into The Men's Health Nutrition Score?
Our men’s health Nutrition Score includes the nutrients that males are typically lacking such as protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin D, magnesium and calcium. The Nutrition Score will give you a percentage for how well you’re hitting your targets for these nutrients. In order to score 100%, you’ll need to reach your recommended daily intake of all of these nutrients. Going over the recommended daily intake will also affect your score.
Why Is This Important?
Protein
Men generally have higher protein needs due to larger lean body mass and tend to prioritize protein intake over any other macro or micronutrient. Studies show that eating healthy sources of protein can lower the risk of several diseases and premature death (10).
Fiber
A high fiber diet has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, diverticular disease, and constipation (1). Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check, hence why it’s touted to help with weight management and digestive health.
Calcium
99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones and if one does not eat enough calcium-containing foods, the body will remove calcium from bones (4). Keep your bones in tip-top shape by keeping an eye on your calcium intake.
Vitamin A
Men typically lack vitamin A in their diet, which is needed to be able to see at night. It also helps with immune function. In some studies, higher intakes of vitamin A can be linked to lower risk of lung cancer but that result has yet to be replicated by supplementation. So it’s best to try and get your vitamin A intake through food.
Magnesium
This mineral plays an important role in assisting enzymes to carry out various chemical reactions in the body such as building proteins and strong bones, and regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, and muscle and nerve functions. Magnesium is also required for energy production (7). Men typically lack magnesium in their diets so keep your body thriving with adequate magnesium intake.
Vitamin D
Together with calcium, vitamin D helps protect you from developing osteoporosis. Vitamin D also is required for muscle function, immune and nerve function (8). Dietary intake is not the only source of vitamin D. We can make vitamin D in our skin through exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D from foods and supplements is more important for those with dark skin, or little exposure to sunlight, such as those who live in cloudy or northern climates.
How To Set Up Nutrition Scores
You’ll be able to select up to eight Nutrition Scores.
On the web app, navigate to More > Display Settings and scroll down to Nutrition Scores. Select Men’s Health as one of your eight choices.
On the mobile app, go to More > Targets > Nutrition Scores.
Where Can I Find This Nutrition Score?
As a Gold subscriber, your Nutrition Scores can be seen from a few different places.
Your Diary Screen: From your Diary screen, swipe left on the header bar until you get to the Nutrition Scores panel.
Your Daily Report: From your Diary screen, tap on the three dot icon in the top right. Tap ‘View Daily Report’ and scroll down to the Nutrition Scores section.
Your Nutrition Report: From your Discover screen, tap Report and scroll down to the Nutrition Scores section.
An Additional Note On Gender Specific Nutrition Scores
First of all, we’d like to acknowledge the limitations of current practices in the medical and nutrition industries when it comes to inclusivity of trans and non-binary people. Currently, due to a lack of scientific research available to account for other options, Cronometer nutrient target calculations are sex-based, which forces you to choose a sex in order to accurately calculate settings within the app. We know that’s not ideal for some of our users, and as the research becomes available, we hope to better serve our community of transgender and non-binary individuals. Based off of the existing research, we have compiled a few nutrition considerations for the transgender population into a blog.
We understand that the release of these Nutrition Scores may be triggering for some individuals, and if this applies to you, we ask that you reach out to us. We will gladly offer a solution so you will no longer see these Nutrition Scores on your diary page.
In the months and years to come, all of us at Cronometer hope to improve how our app serves all members of our community.
Go For Gold
Log food ad-free and gain access to premium features like our Men’s Health Nutrition Score beyond the month of June by upgrading to Cronometer Gold. Click here to get started.
Resources
1. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link
2. Dietary fibre intake and risk of breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies, National Library of Medicine. Link
3. What Women Need To Know, Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Link
4. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link
5. National Library of Medicine. Link
6. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link
7. National Institutes of Health. Link
8. National Institutes of Health. Link
9. The Nutrition Source, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link
10. The Nutrition Source, Harvad T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Link
