Upland Hills Health new service enables caregivers to calculate resting metabolic rate with a simple breathing test.

Upland Hills Health nutrition professionals are now armed with the accuracy of an indirect calorimeter to measure an individual’s true metabolic rate. By conducting a simple breath test,  they are able to measure an individual’s resting metabolic rate.

Resting metabolic rate can account for up to 75% of the calories a person burns each day. This scientifically determined rate helps caregivers establish the patient’s best calorie intake to assist in reaching their weight and health goals.

Many factors make metabolism different from person to person: weight, gender, body composition (% of body fat and muscle), age, and health. The indirect colorimeter provides a “Metabolic Fingerprint” for each individual.

The device will be instrumental in helping to care for patients with specific health issues like diabetes, obesity, trauma, and cancer. “It is also a great tool for people taking a proactive approach to their health—managing their weight to eliminate weight-related health issues in the future,” commented Upland Hills Health Director of Nutrition Services Elizabeth Berkey.

For more information on how to determine your resting metabolic rate contact Elizabeth Berkey, R.D. at 608-930-7200 ext 3750.