At the Swedish Nutrition Care Clinics, individualized nutrition counseling now includes evaluation of a patient’s resting metabolic rate through a new device called MedGem®.
How does MedGem work?
MedGem is an innovative new handheld device that measures resting metabolism, providing accurate and scientific measurement of the number of calories you burn each day while resting. Understanding your unique metabolism and monitoring changes provides essential control in managing nutrition and weight, and improving overall health and fitness.
MedGem ensures that you receive the best nutritional care for your health needs, whether you are:
- Trying to lose or maintain your weight
- Recovering from an illness and need to gain weight for proper healing
- Working toward a fitness goal, such as training for a marathon or endurance event
How is the MedGem test administered?
Before the test is conducted, you will be seated in a resting state for 10 minutes. After breathing steadily into the MedGem mouthpiece for five to 10 minutes, your resting metabolic rate will be displayed. With the resting metabolic rate determined, your nutrition specialist will be able to provide a detailed nutrition plan just for you.
For more information
For more information or to make an appointment for a consultation, please call the Swedish Nutrition Care Clinic at 206-781-6228.
