Metabolic testing provides a precise measurement of your clients RMR, which can account for up to 75% of their total calorie needs.
Metabolism testing is superior to estimation equations, such as
the Harris-Benedict formula and Katch-McArdle formula.
About the MedGem® Indirect Calorimeter
The MedGem by Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. is a handheld, portable indirect calorimeter that measures oxygen consumption (VO2) and determines resting metabolic rate (RMR).
Accurate measurement of oxygen consumption and energy requirements serves as an ideal basis for nutritional assessment and for administering medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
Nutrition monitoring plays a vital role in the care of patients with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity, as well as conditions that place patients at risk for malnutrition, such as cancer, burns, anorexia nervosa, trauma, infection, obstructive lung disease and HIV. MedGem can be used in acute care, long term care, home care and clinic based care settings such as physician offices, rehabilitation centers, and out patient clinical nutrition centers.
The MedGem indirect calorimeter monitors inspired and expired air flow, oxygen levels, and environmental conditions to precisely measure oxygen consumption and determine resting metabolic rate. The MedGem device makes nutritional assessment more accurate and eliminates the need to use estimation equations and other factors.
For the best care, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs.
Health & Fitness Network is an authorized distributor of the BodyGem© and MedGem© RMR devices by Microlife Medical Home Solutions.
The BodyGem and MedGem have the same functionality, accuracy and reliability. The difference is that the MedGem has gone through the FDA-approval process, to allow licensed clinicians to make insurance claims on their measurements.
These indirect calorimeters measure your clients Resting Metabolic Rate in 5-10 minutes, to provide them with a scientifically based Daily Calorie Budget, to help them reach their weight goals.
For more information about the MedGem, click on Microlife MedGem indirect calorimeter.
Or call Harvey Harris at 1-800-743-3328 to discuss MedGem System Kit pricing options.