Editorial Policy

Last updated: October 18, 2026

Everyday Health Literacy explains everyday health information in plain English. That includes nutrition labels, serving sizes, added sugars, sodium, % Daily Value, and how to check a claim against its source. This page explains how we choose, write, source, review, and correct our content.

How we choose topics

We cover questions people run into while shopping, cooking, or reading health news. Examples: “Why do these two labels list different serving sizes?” or “What does ‘no added sugar’ actually mean?” We focus on helping readers read and check information. We do not tell readers what to eat. Before publishing a new article, we check whether an existing article already covers the topic. If one does, we update or expand it instead of publishing a near-duplicate.

Sourcing standards

  • We rely on primary and official sources wherever possible, such as:
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Nutrition Facts label rules and guidance
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Dietary Guidelines for Americans and FoodData Central
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the Office of Dietary Supplements
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Peer-reviewed research, when it is relevant and clearly described
  • Each article links to the sources it relies on, usually in a Sources section at the end.
  • We separate what a source actually says from our own explanation or worked examples.
  • We do not use product marketing, social media posts, or anonymous claims as evidence.
  • When guidance differs between countries or agencies, we say so.

Review and updates

  • Before publishing, every article is checked against its cited sources for accuracy, units, and math.
  • We aim to review published articles at least once every 12 months, or sooner when a regulation, Daily Value, or guideline changes.
  • Articles show their publication date and, after a meaningful revision, a “last updated” date.
  • We do not currently have a licensed medical reviewer. If that changes, reviewer names and credentials will be listed on the articles they review.

Corrections

If you find an error, broken link, or outdated information, email teajawoo@gmail.com with the article URL and the issue. We review every report. When we fix a factual error, we update the article and add a short correction note with the date. We do not quietly change the meaning of a claim.

Use of AI tools

We may use AI tools to help with research organization, outlining, drafting, or editing. AI output is never published without a human checking it. A person checks facts, numbers, and source links against the original sources and is responsible for the final content. We do not use AI to invent sources, quotes, credentials, or experiences.

Advertising and independence

This site is supported by advertising, including Google AdSense, and may contain affiliate links (see our Disclosure).

  • Advertisers and affiliate partners have no input on topics, wording, or conclusions.
  • Ads are kept visually separate from article content and are not presented as editorial recommendations.
  • We do not ask readers to click ads, and we do not place content designed to encourage accidental clicks.
  • Product examples are chosen for teaching value, not payment.

Not medical advice

Our content is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or registered dietitian. See our Medical Disclaimer.

Contact

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