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Metabolism Matters 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

indirect calorimetry, the gold-standard method recommended

by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the World Health

Organization and others.

Breezing gives you the precise metabolic information you need

to reach your weight goals.

Information on how to learn your BMR on back side.

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Know your metabolism and control your weight.

THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR OBTAINING YOUR BMR THROUGH MANKATO CLINIC:

Option 1: Personalized Action Plan

Meet with a registered dietitian to obtain your BMR and

to work together to calculate your total energy needs

based on your daily physical activity and weight goals. The

dietitian will work with you to create a personalized meal

plan specific to your needs while also providing behavioral

change coaching.

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.

Option 2: BMR Testing Only

A nurse will administer your basal metabolic rate test and

provide you with the results. This option does not include

total energy needs based on physical activity and weight

goals or a personalized meal plan.

Cost: $25.00 each time measured The BMR measurement is not covered by insurance and will be paid at

time of measurement.

To schedule an appointment please call the Diabetes and Nutrition Center at 507-389-8572.

Before the Measurement:• 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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