Metabolism Matters Know your metabolism and control your weight.

Your metabolism tells you how many calories you need to lose, gain or maintain weight. Tracking metabolism gives you the missing information needed to reach your goal. Metabolism accounts for 75-95% of the calories your body burns. Metabolism matters. Knowing your metabolism can prevent the yo-yo pattern of weight gain after initial weight-loss, help you find the most effective exercise program and provides a more complete picture of health.

Basal Metabolic Rate Testing Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy your body burns at rest. This changes with age, stress, activity levels, diet, pregnancy, illness, medications and other factors. Knowing your personal BMR provides a more complete picture of your energy needs. Most clinics utilize calculations for estimating metabolism and energy needs however these calculations are just estimations and not personalized for you.

The Mankato Clinic utilizes a Breezing device which measures the consumed oxygen rate and produced carbon dioxide rate through Breezing gives you the precise metabolic information you need indirect calorimetry, the gold-standard method recommended to reach your weight goals. by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the World Health Organization and others. Information on how to learn your BMR on back side.

� mankatoclinic.com THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR OBTAINING YOUR BMR THROUGH MANKATO CLINIC:

Option 1: Option 2:

Personalized Action Plan BMR Testing Only Meet with a registered dietitian to obtain your BMR and A nurse will administer your basal metabolic rate test and to work together to calculate your total energy needs provide you with the results. This option does not include based on your daily physical activity and weight goals. The total energy needs based on physical activity and weight dietitian will work with you to create a personalized meal goals or a personalized meal plan. plan specific to your needs while also providing behavioral Cost: $25.00 each time measured change coaching. The BMR measurement is not covered by insurance and will be paid at time of measurement. Many insurance plans cover the cost of registered dietitian visits. Please check with your insurance plan to see if your insurance will cover the visit. At your visit the dietitian will determine if having your BMR measured is right for you.

Cost: $20.00 for initial measurement The BMR measurement is not covered by insurance and will be paid at time of measurement.

To schedule an appointment please call the Before the Measurement: Diabetes and Nutrition Center at 507-389-8572. • Measurements are best done first thing in the morning, fasting. • Drinking water before the measurement is fine, but avoid drinking coffee, tea, milk or other beverages at least four hours before the measurement. • Wait at least four hours after moderate exercise; at least 12 hours after strenuous exercise.

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