Microlife MedGem WatchWT Nutrition Education Session

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Microlife MedGem indirect calorimeter to measure RMRThe MedGem indirect calorimeter is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR).

Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the MedGem scientifically measures 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.

Here’s how to conduct a WatchWT Nutrition Education Session

Introduction:

The purpose of the group medical visit is to educate overweight and obese patients on basic nutrition principles using a tailored message based from each patient’s individual metabolic rate. The Shared Medical Visit (SMV) should take approximately 30-45 minutes and have a minimum of five patients and a maximum number of fifteen patients.

The following handouts are helpful for educating the patient during and after the SMV:

  • Obesity & Your Health
  • Calorie Balance Equation
  • Metabolism 101
  • Factors that affect metabolism
  • Nutrition 101 • Portion Size: Size Matters
  • “Your Personalized Weight Management Program” report from MedGem Analyzer
  • Deciphering Label Lingo!
  • Splurge You Decide
  • WatchWT 5-Day Food/Activity Journal

Outline:

The following outline should help the medical and health provider on delivering the GMV within a 35-45 minute time period. For additional assistance in designing your group visit program refer to the A Guide to Conducting Shared Medical (i.e., Group) Visits located in this binder.

I. Class Introduction (2 minutes)

II. Obesity and Your Health (5 minutes)

  • Obesity & Your Health
  • Page 2 of Personalized Weight Management Report

III. Basic Nutrition Concepts (5-Minutes)

  • Nutrition 101 IV.

IV. Metabolism Concepts (5-minutes)

  • Metabolism 101
  • Key factors affecting metabolism
  • Page 1 of Personalized Weight Management Report (Section: Is My RMR Good or Bad?)

V. Energy Balance & Individualized Nutrition Plan (15 minutes)

  • Calorie Balance
  • Pages 1 & 3 of Personalized Weight Management Report
  • Deciphering Label Lingo
  • Portion Sizes: Size Matters
  • Splurge You Decide

VI. Self-Management (5 minutes)

  • Page 4 of Personalized Weight Management Report (MiHealthLog).
  • WatchWT 5-Day Food/Activity Journal VII. Questions and Answers (5-10 minutes)

Offer your clients the best possible results by incorporating the MedGem tools and solutions into your programs.

For more information, click on MedGem indirect calorimeter.

Contact me at 1-800-743-3328 to discuss MedGem RMR System Kit pricing options.

Harvey Harris