MedGem Resting Metabolism

Is it hard for you to lose weight? Do you believe it’s because of your low metabolism? Want to find out for sure?

Your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is the amount of calories your body burns just to stay alive – heartbeat, breathing, maintaining body temperature, etc. People with a low metabolic rate generally have more difficulty losing weight, and must compensate with more rigorous exercise and diet programs.

Since an effective weight management program requires balancing the calories you eat with the calories you burn, it’s important to know your RMR in order to establish a calorie budget that’s right for you.

Elkhart General offers the MedGem breathing test that will determine your RMR. Administered by a Registered Dietitian, the test is painless, takes only a few minutes, and the results will be provided immediately. The cost for RMR is only $40. For an additional $45, a 30-minute nutrition consultation will guide you in developing an individualized lifestyle plan for weight management.

To Learn More

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patient Scheduling at (574) 523-3444.