Weekly Health Page Articles: Fitness Plus

Learning Metabolism Rate Can Lead to Weight Loss

Do you know how many calories you can eat to maintain or lose weight? Believe it or not, it's easy enough to find out.

"MetaCheck™ is a tool that measures a person's resting metabolic rate (RMR) with a simple 10-minute breath test," says Janet Anders, RD, LD, a dietitian at Fitness Plus.  "Since it determines exactly how many calories you may eat to lose or maintain weight, it can be used to help design a personal weight management program."

With MetaCheck, a program offered by Saint Francis Medical Center's Wellness Department, you'll receive your personal RMR measurement and a profile report based on your weight loss goals and metabolism. Your metabolic rate will then be used to calculate your target caloric zones to help you lose weight.

Cost is $49 for Fitness Plus members; $59 for non-members. Fasting overnight prior to the test is required. For more information or to make an appointment, call Saint Francis at 573-331-5399.

From Weekly Health Page: Jan. 14, 2007