Dr Arden now offers Med-Gem metabolism testing in her office.
Resting metabolic rate testing is a tool used to determine individual calorie requirements. Your resting metabolic rate is the number of calories you need in 24 hours, at complete rest, for basic functions such as heartbeat, breathing, brain activity, and maintaining body temperature. Although the resting metabolic rate can be predicted from age, sex, height, and weight, the prediction is often inaccurate because there is a great deal of variability among people
Metabolic rate testing is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, overweight, obesity, and, in some situations, irregular periods. Based on the resting metabolic rate measurement, a daily calorie prescription can be calculated to suit your needs.
Dr. Arden can determine your resting metabolic rate using a Med-GemŽ hand-held device that measures oxygen consumption to calculate the metabolic rate. The device is FDA-approved and has been found to be 99% accurate in research studies. You breathe into the single-use mouthpiece for 6-11 minutes and the result is available immediately.
For more details about resting metabolic rate testing,
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To schedule an appointment for resting metabolic rate testing, please click
this link. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early for your selected appointment time to rest before the test.
