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Editorial Reviewers

PeakCalcs separates tool engineering from subject-matter review. Two independent academic reviewers verify the content within their respective scopes: one for exercise science, body composition, and training; the other for sports nutrition, macros, and dietary assessment. Each calculator and blog post is assigned to one reviewer based on topic fit. The reviewer credit is surfaced on every page alongside the author bio and is reflected in the page's structured data (reviewedBy on WebApplication and BlogPosting schemas).

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Dr. Damir VučićExercise Science, Body Composition & Training

PhD, Physical & Health Education (FOI). Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI). Dr. Damir Vučić holds a PhD in Physical and Health Education from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI) in Croatia. Dr. Vučić is an academic specialist in physical and health education, and his review covers exercise science accuracy, formula appropriateness, and the safe application of fitness estimation tools to general populations. Dr. Vučić is not employed by PeakCalcs. The review is an independent academic verification — similar to an external examiner role — which is why his credentials and affiliation are surfaced on every calculator and article page alongside the author bio.

Reviews body-composition and training calculator content on PeakCalcs — BMI and ratios, body fat estimation methods, BMR/TDEE metabolic formulas, one-rep-max prediction, heart-rate zones, running and swimming pace, workout volume and periodisation. Also reviews training- and performance-focused blog content (progressive overload, heart rate zone training, 5/3/1 programming, recovery, body fat by age, body-composition method comparisons).

Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI), University of Zagreb

Prof. Zvonimir Šatalić, PhDSports Nutrition, Macros & Dietary Assessment

PhD, Sports & Clinical Nutrition (PBF, University of Zagreb). University of Zagreb, Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology (PBF), Laboratory for Nutrition Science. Prof. Zvonimir Šatalić, PhD, is an academic in the Laboratory for Nutrition Science at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology (PBF). His research and teaching focus on human nutrition science, including sports nutrition, macronutrient distribution, hydration, and dietary assessment methodology.

Reviews nutrition calculator content on PeakCalcs — calorie estimation and energy balance, macronutrient splits, protein intake by body weight and training status, hydration, intermittent fasting windows, dietary periodisation, and supplement dosing (caffeine, creatine). Also reviews nutrition-focused blog content (macro splits for goals, protein intake, calorie-deficit dieting without muscle loss, TDEE methodology comparisons).

Faculty profile (PBF, University of Zagreb)