metabolicratetest The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry devices measure your clients Resting Metabolic Rate, to optimize their weight loss results. Controlling Portion Size by formulating an individualized nutrition plan. As you may already know, the U.S. Department of Agriculture swapped out the food pyramid for the plate icon. The new standard is now a plate … Read more
Jennifer McDaniel MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, is located in Clayton, MO; where she offers weight management, sports nutrition, family nutrition, corporate wellness services and BodyGem RMR testing. Want to know if you have a high or low metabolism? The Microlife BodyGem is a handheld device that can accurately measure what your metabolic rate is at … Read more
Microlife Medical Home Solutions will be at Obesity Week in Atlanta, GA, on November 11th-16th, 2013. Come get your questions answered and see a live demo of the MedGem indirect calorimeter! Visit us at Booth 1416. The MedGem is designed for Bariatric Doctors, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals who need an FDA-approved medical device. The … Read more
Rex Wellness center uses the MedGem indirect calorimetry device to measure clients resting metabolic rate. Here’s a post from a client, Abby Meyer, that documents her experience. Abby graduated from Virginia Tech in the Spring of 2011 with a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise with a concentration in dietetics. She is currently completing her … Read more
The Microlife MedGem indirect calorimetry device is being used to assess metabolic changes in The Biggest Loser™ contestants. “We chose to use the MedGem device based on its accuracy in comparison to other indirect calorimeters.” said Dr. Robert Huizenga, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA and Medical Advisor to The Biggest Loser. Last year, … Read more
9News is Denver reviews how you can determine your metabolic rate using the Microlife MedGem Indirect Calorimeter, as used on The Biggest Loser. The MedGem handheld indirect calorimeter is an FDA-cleared, Class II, medical device that assesses metabolic rate by measuring a patient’s resting oxygen consumption. Susie Wargin was recently tested and found her resting … Read more
The BodyGem indirect calorimeter was validated as reliable by the Community Medicine Research Center and Institute of Public Health, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. The study was published in PubMed http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16837422, titled “Validity and reliability of BodyGem for measuring resting metabolic rate on Taiwanese women.” Liou TH, Chen CM, Chung WY, Chu NF.” Resting … Read more
The Cooper Fitness Center uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter, to measure their clients RMR for optimal weight management. More than 40 years ago one man changed the face of fitness. Today millions of people are exercising, not just to enhance their outer appearance but to improve their inner health. While individuals around the globe know … Read more
Microlife’s WatchWT MedGem indirect calorimeter device will be used to assess metabolic changes in The Biggest Loser™ contestants. Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) announces The Biggest Loser medical staff will implement the MedGem indirect calorimeter to assess metabolic changes in program contestants. The MedGem handheld indirect calorimeter is an FDA cleared, Class II, medical … Read more
Colorado’s NBC news affiliate (9 News) highlights the use of the MedGem Indirect Calorimeter. Microlife is a Colorado-based company who manufactures the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters, which help Personal Trainers, Dietitians and Bariatric Doctors, measure their clients Resting Metabolic Rate. The BodyGem device is designed for Personal Trainers and Dietitians who do not make … Read more