indirect calorimetery

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

Resting Metabolic Rate: The Next Vital Sign!

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Resting Metabolic Rate may become the next vital sign for evaluating and treating obesity in primary care. Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them. Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, … Read more Resting Metabolic Rate: The Next Vital Sign!

Good Measure Meals Uses The MedGem Indirect Calorimeter

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The MedGem indirect calorimetry device is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR). Good Measure Meals’ own Registered Dietitian, Joy Goetz, explains how the MedGem Indirect Calorimeter works in determining your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) MedGem Testing – Do You Know Your Resting Metabolic Rate? … Read more Good Measure Meals Uses The MedGem Indirect Calorimeter