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The Importance of Body Composition and Metabolism in Weight Management

MJ Yao, MD, PhD
Life Measurement, Inc. - Concord, CA, USA.

Overview

Body Composition is one of two key components used in the development of successful weight management programs. By accurately analyzing Body Composition, the proper balance of Fat to Fat-Free Mass can be established, rather than focusing on static weight alone. A Metabolism assessment that includes Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) is another essential component, as It offers information on each person’s unique “Metabolic Engine,” or caloric intake versus energy used. This provides Nutritionists, Dieticians, and Clinicians with the vital information necessary for establishing sensible exercise and nutrition goals for their patients, and assures their patients achieve their weight management goals safely and effectively.

Powerful Nutritional Tools

Once each patient's unique Body Composition and Metabolism information is obtained, daily activity levels can be monitored and caloric needs determined, resulting in highly targeted and effective exercise and nutrition programs.

Excellent for Tracking Progress

Frequent and accurate follow-up assessments of Body Composition and Metabolism are essential for determining the success of any weight management program. The information these assessments provide also offers important feedback for fine-tuning programs along the way.

Body Composition and Metabolism Use in Weight Management Programs

Nutritionists, dieticians, and clinicians can integrate Body Composition and Metabolism assessments into their patient's exercise and nutrition programs by:

�� Establishing each patient's Weight Goals and addressing both lean weight minimums and fat weight maximums.

�� And then using this information to develop Individual Weight Management Programs for each patient, consisting of:

1) A Wellness Assessment. This is based on an initial BOD POD® Test, which provides detailed information on Body Composition and Metabolism, including Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) based on each patient's activity level.

2) Establishment of each patient's Daily Caloric Needs.

3) One-on-One Consultations with each patient, addressing their unique needs and goals for diet and exercise.

4) Development of personalized Dietary Plans, which include Custom-created Nutritional Binders for each patient, offering meal-planning tips, restaurant order suggestions, shopping lists, recipes, fast food recommendations, and a breakdown of dietary needs for protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

5) Exercise Regimens, prescribed by a Certified Personal Trainer, providing strength and conditioning recommendations.  Patients are provided with all the tools necessary to help them succeed in achieving their weight management goals. Followup testing in the BOD POD insures accurate feedback on each patient's progress.  A few of the facilities currently using the BOD POD in their

Weight Management programs are:

• Core Fitness, Scottsdale AZ

• East Bank Club

• Baseline Fitness

• OSF St. Francis Hospital

• Dr. Jeffrey Hirsch