Sources
Official sources
Everything you read about nutrition, weight and PCOS on Rejimist comes from these sources. Links go to the publisher's own site and open in a new tab.
PCOS and insulin resistance
- Polycystic ovary syndrome — Fact sheetWorld Health Organization (WHO)Prevalence, symptoms and treatment of PCOS.(opens in a new tab)
- International Evidence-based Guideline for PCOS (2023)Monash University, MCHRIThe main global reference for diagnosing and managing PCOS.(opens in a new tab)
- Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for PCOSTeede et al., Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismThe peer-reviewed summary of the 2023 guideline's recommendations.(opens in a new tab)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH/NICHD)A plain explanation of the condition, causes and diagnosis.(opens in a new tab)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) — FAQAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)Medical Q&A written for patients.(opens in a new tab)
Nutrition, weight and lifestyle
- Obesity and overweight — Fact sheetWorld Health Organization (WHO)Definitions of overweight and obesity, with global figures.(opens in a new tab)
- Healthy diet — Fact sheetWorld Health Organization (WHO)The basic principles of a healthy diet.(opens in a new tab)
- Physical activity — Fact sheetWorld Health Organization (WHO)Recommended amounts of physical activity for adults.(opens in a new tab)
- Diabetes — Fact sheetWorld Health Organization (WHO)Type 2 diabetes and the role of weight and diet in prevention.(opens in a new tab)
Calorie counter data
- FoodData Central (SR Legacy and FNDDS)U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Reference values for generic foods and for the ingredients of standard Persian recipes (public domain).(opens in a new tab)
- Open Food FactsOpen Food Facts (data under the ODbL)Nutrition facts of Iranian packaged products with brand and barcode; © Open Food Facts contributors.(opens in a new tab)
These sources are for information and do not replace a visit to your doctor.