The Microlife MedGem and BodyGem indirect calorimeters are used by many colleges and universities.
Some educational institutions use the portable, handheld indirect calorimeters to train students in nutrition classes.
Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the BodyGem and MedGem scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them.
Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, etc.
For the best care, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs.
Some educational institutions use MedGem and BodyGem indirect calorimeters as an easy tool to conduct research studies about the affects of lifestyle changes on metabolism.
Others use it to provide students a daily calorie budget for their athletic programs and for weight loss.
Here’s a list of some of the colleges and universities that use the MedGem and BodyGem for indirect calorimetry testing.
Beth-El College
California State University – LA
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Colorado College
Duke University Medical Center
Harper College
Indiana University Health
Lenoir Rhyne University
Northwest Missouri State University
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Pima Community College
Skagit Valley College
Tarrant County College
Texas Tech Human Sciences
University Of Arizona
University of California Berkeley
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
University of Florida
University Of Idaho
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Kentucky
University of Washington
University Texas San Antonio
University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute
Utah State University
Valdosta State University
Vanderbilt University
Washtenaw Community College
West Texas A&M University
West Valley Mission Community College
The BodyGem and MedGem are the same type indirect calorimeter. They have the same functionality, accuracy and reliability.
The difference is that the MedGem is a FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device, which allows licensed clinicians to make insurance claims on their measurements.
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Why are the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters the best choice?
They have been validated against the gold standard Douglas Bag, and against the Sensormedics and Delta Trac hospital metabolic measurement carts.
Our indirect calorimetry devices are portable, self-calibrating, easy to administer, and provide a RMR reading on the LCD panel in 10 minutes or less.
They use bite-wing style mouthpiece filters to make measurements more comfortable for your client and to prevent air leaks.
You can print the Client Measurement Summary Report on regular paper, and you can email it to your client in PDF format.
They have a 2-year warranty, instead of the standard 1-year warranty.
They are lower priced than other indirect calorimetry devices, and we have Starter System Kits to fit almost any budget.
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