The authoritative PCOS/PMOS and nutrition science that informs PMOS Pal’s Food Score, insights, and lessons.
PMOS Pal’s nutrition values, Food Score dimensions, and educational content draw on established public databases, international clinical guidelines, and leading medical and public-health institutions. These references support general wellness education and are not a substitute for individualized medical or dietary advice.
Consensus, evidence-based standards for assessing and managing PCOS/PMOS.
Global overview of prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis, and the metabolic impact of PCOS/PMOS across the lifespan.
who.int Monash University · MCHRIThe leading international guideline, developed by 1,000+ experts and consumers across disciplines.
monash.edu/medicine/mchri/pcos/guideline Monash University · MCHRIThe complete evidence-based guideline document, including diagnostic algorithms and lifestyle recommendations.
Evidence-Based-Guidelines-2023.pdf Endocrine SocietyExpert recommendations relevant to androgen-related symptoms commonly seen in PCOS/PMOS.
endocrine.orgOfficial patient information and fact sheets from national health bodies.
The U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development’s hub on causes, symptoms, and research.
nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pcos NIH · NICHDDetailed condition information covering diagnosis, risk factors, and long-term health considerations.
nichd.nih.gov · conditioninfo Office on Women’s HealthPlain-language guidance from the U.S. Office on Women’s Health on symptoms, treatment, and daily management.
womenshealth.gov Office on Women’s HealthA concise, printable government fact sheet summarizing key facts and questions to ask a clinician.
fact-sheet-pcos.pdf CDCThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control on insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes risk, and prevention.
cdc.gov NHS (UK)The UK National Health Service’s overview of symptoms, causes, treatment, and associated health risks.
nhs.ukClinician-reviewed patient education from world-renowned hospitals and colleges.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ patient guide to signs, diagnosis, and care.
acog.org ACOGClinical guidance for OB/GYNs on the evidence-based evaluation and management of the condition.
acog.org · practice bulletin Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic’s trusted overview of symptoms, causes, complications, and when to see a doctor.
mayoclinic.org Cleveland ClinicCleveland Clinic’s health library on hormonal imbalance, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary treatment.
my.clevelandclinic.org Johns Hopkins MedicineJohns Hopkins on androgen excess, associated risks, and patient-centered management.
hopkinsmedicine.org Johns Hopkins MedicinePractical, clinician-backed dietary guidance for managing insulin resistance and weight with PCOS/PMOS.
hopkinsmedicine.org · pcos-dietThe dietary evidence and databases behind our nutrient estimates and Food Score.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s comprehensive food and nutrient database for reference values.
fdc.nal.usda.gov USDA & HHSFederal, evidence-based guidance on healthy eating patterns across life stages.
dietaryguidelines.gov World Health OrganizationWHO guidance on balanced diets, sugar and fat intake, and preventing diet-related disease.
who.int · healthy-diet Harvard T.H. Chan · Nutrition SourceHarvard’s visual guide to building balanced meals from vegetables, whole grains, healthy proteins and fats.
nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu Harvard T.H. Chan · Nutrition SourcePeer-reviewed nutrition science on carbohydrate quality, protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu · what-should-you-eatA note on terminology & estimates. Different institutions may refer to this condition as PCOS or PMOS; we use “PCOS/PMOS” throughout. When exact brand- or recipe-level nutrition values are unavailable, PMOS Pal presents data as estimates, and the Food Score is a PMOS-Pal-specific educational summary — not a universal definition of whether a food is healthy.