The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry devices measure your clients Resting Metabolic Rate, to optimize their weight loss results.
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.
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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Here’s a list of terms that are used in regard to measuring RMR with a BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeter.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories burned in a basal (or lying) position. BMR is approximately 10% less than resting metabolic rate (RMR).
Body Composition: The ratio of fat to muscle. Muscle burns more calories than fat, even at rest. People with a higher percentage of lean muscle mass will usually have a higher metabolism.
BodyGem: The BodyGem by Microlife is a handheld indirect calorimeter that measures resting metabolic rate (RMR), the number of calories your body burns each day at rest.
Body Mass Index: (BMI, body weight in kilograms/(height in meters) 2): The ratio between your height and weight. According to the National Institutes of Health, anyone with BMI of 25 or above is considered overweight, and anyone with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese.
Calorie: A unit of measurement that describes the amount of energy that food will provide to your body. One pound of fat stores 3500 calories.
Disposable: An item designed for one-time use. The disposable mouthpieces and masks used with the BodyGem and MedGem should be discarded at the end of a successful measurement.
Energy Balance Equation: The number of calories you burn versus the number of calories you consume.
Harris-Benedict Equation: A formula created in 1919 to estimate resting metabolic rate (RMR). This formula uses the factors of height, age, weight, and sex to determine metabolic rate.
Indirect Calorimetry: Determines an individual’s metabolic rate by measuring the oxygen consumed through breathing. Since the consumption of oxygen serves only one purpose – which is to burn calories – the measurement of oxygen consumption directly corresponds to an individual’s metabolic rate.
MedGem: The MedGem by Microlife is a handheld, portable indirect calorimeter that measures oxygen consumption (VO2) and determines resting metabolic rate (RMR).
Metabolism: The body’s process of using oxygen to convert food and stored fat into energy. Metabolism is typically measured in calories.
Obesity: A condition characterized by excessive body fat. Anyone with BMI of 30 or above is considered obese, according to the National Institutes of Health. Being overweight and obese puts you at greater risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and other preventable diseases.
Oxygen Consumption (VO2): The amount of oxygen a person consumes, usually expressed in milliliters (ml) per minute. When oxygen is combined with carbohydrates, fats, or proteins, a certain amount of energy is released. If oxygen consumption is known, resting metabolic rate can be determined.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): The number of calories the body burns to maintain vital body functions such as heart rate, brain function, and breathing. It is the number of calories a person would burn if awake, but at rest, all day. RMR typically represents up to 75% of a healthy person’s total metabolism.
Single-Use: An item designed for one-time use. The disposable mouthpieces and masks used with BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry device should be discarded at the end of a successful measurement.
Total Energy Expenditure (TEE): The number of calories the body burns to maintain body functions, daily activity, and exercise.
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