indirect calorimeter

The Mifflin-St Jeor Equation Versus Measuring With A MedGem Or BodyGem Indirect Calorimeter

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The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is a widely used tool to determine the resting metabolic rate [RMR], which is defined as the number of calories burned while the body is in complete rest. RMR is also known as resting energy expenditure [REE]. The equation was developed by MD Mifflin and ST St Jeor and first introduced … Read more The Mifflin-St Jeor Equation Versus Measuring With A MedGem Or BodyGem Indirect Calorimeter

Base Your Weight Loss Clients Calorie Budget On Their Measured RMR

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Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters

Bariatric doctors, dietitians and personal trainers: Are your clients achieving their weight loss goals? If not, it may because their recommended daily calorie budget is based on a Resting Metabolic Rate estimation formula that can’t account for thyroid issues, metabolic syndrome, the effects of medications on metabolism, etc. You can accurately measure a clients RMR … Read more Base Your Weight Loss Clients Calorie Budget On Their Measured RMR

Measuring RMR With BodyGem And MedGem Indirect Calorimeters

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Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters

To help your clients reach their weight management goals, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs. Your metabolism consists of all of the processes that the body performs to keep you alive. There are many factors that affect a persons metabolic rate, such as their age, … Read more Measuring RMR With BodyGem And MedGem Indirect Calorimeters

Indirect Calorimetry In Clinical Practice – Microlife MedGem And BodyGem

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Indirect calorimetry (IC) is considered as the gold standard to determine energy expenditure, by measuring pulmonary gas exchanges. It is a non-invasive technique that allows clinicians to personalize the prescription of nutrition support to the metabolic needs and promote a better clinical outcome. Recent technical developments allow accurate and easy IC measurements in spontaneously breathing … Read more Indirect Calorimetry In Clinical Practice – Microlife MedGem And BodyGem

Microlife BodyGem And MedGem At FNCE 2024

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo provides an unmatched resource for gathering the latest information and innovations related to food, nutrition and dietetics. The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters will be demoed at the Microlife USA booth 533. The MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeter Are Used By Colleges to train … Read more Microlife BodyGem And MedGem At FNCE 2024