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RMR – Resting Metabolic Rate and Nutrition Assessment

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RMR and Nutrition Assessment:  Why is it necessary to measure oxygen consumption? Most healthcare professionals recognize that resting metabolic rate is impacted by unique characteristics such as age, obesity, body composition (muscle versus fat), recent weight changes and medications. When assessing a client’s nutritional needs, knowledge of RMR is critically important for determining the patient’s … Read more RMR – Resting Metabolic Rate and Nutrition Assessment

Harris Benedict Equation vs. Measuring BMR

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The Harris Benedict Equation to calculate BMR – Basal Metabolic Rate was developed in 1919. The first point to be made is that our bodies have certainly changed a lot since 1919, which adds more variables to the Harris Benedict Formula. The Harris Benedict Formula shows how to calculate BMR, but this is only an … Read more Harris Benedict Equation vs. Measuring BMR

BodyGem Case Study – One Body Health

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Market Segment: Weight Management Company/Facility: One Body Health, Rhode Island  Staff: David Dansereau, MS, PT, RD; Lisa Dansereau, RD, RN Programs Offered: Nutritional Counseling, Weight Management, Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise Microlife™ Tools/Products Used: BodyGem® measurement device Microlife’s products enable healthcare professionals and wellness advisors to provide cost-effective and personalized nutrition monitoring and weight management services. … Read more BodyGem Case Study – One Body Health

BodyGem Case Study – Functional Conditioning

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Market Segment: Fitness and Weight Management Company/Facility: Functional Conditioning – Arvada, CO. Owner, Brian Barkley Programs Offered: Metabolic measurements, nutrition management, full fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, home training & fitness products Microlife™ Tools/Products Used: BodyGem® measurement device Overview of Company/Facility Profile Functional Conditioning serves over 100 active clients with two staff people. Brian Barkley, owner … Read more BodyGem Case Study – Functional Conditioning