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Metabolic Testing

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut with your nutrition and unable to meet your wellness goals? At Nourish to Flourish, we use metabolic testing to help our clients uncover what their bodies truly need to lead a healthier lifestyle. Not having a thorough understanding of how much food or energy your body needs to thrive is like going on a road trip to a new destination without any directions. You may get there eventually, but you may have been able to get there a little quicker with some clear guidance. That’s the goal behind metabolic testing—to give you insight into your overall health and help you with specific steps to support your metabolism.

Metabolic Testing

What Is Metabolic Testing?

Metabolic testing can be valuable for various reasons, including weight management, improving one’s athletic performance and assessing metabolic disorders such as diabetes or thyroid issues. By understanding your metabolic rate and energy needs, you are able to make more informed decisions about diet, exercise, and overall health. At Nourish to Flourish, we evaluate this through indirect calorimetry. This method measures the amount of oxygen you consume and the amount of carbon dioxide you produce to determine how many calories you’re burning while resting. Your resting metabolic rate is how much energy your body needs to perform basic functions like breathing or pumping blood through your body.

Why Do I Need To Know My Resting Metabolic Rate?

Our metabolic assessment is crafted to provide precise estimations of calorie expenditure, whether at rest or during physical activity. Knowing how much energy you expend at rest allows us to thoroughly analyze your results and tailor guidance to each client’s unique objectives. The ability to accurately gauge calorie burn is a crucial element in any weight management plan, whether you’re aiming to lose, maintain or gain weight. Our simple 10-minute test has the ability to accurately measure how many calories you need to consume to lose weight.

How Metabolic Testing Works

We make metabolic testing easy, relaxing and quick for our clients so you can go about your day with little to no interruption! Here is what you can expect:

  • Our team will guide you back to the exam room where you will find a comfortable sitting position in our chair

  • We will give you a nose clip to place on the bridge of your nose

  • You will breathe into a mouthpiece that is sealed off on the edges with your lips (a new mouthpiece and tubing system is given to each patient)

  • You will relax and breathe normally for about 10 minutes until the test is complete

  • Your custom results will be printed out for you immediately!

It’s important to note that metabolic testing may not be appropriate for everyone, such as individuals with a history of an eating disorder. Your dietitian will do a thorough screening prior to completing the test to assess whether you are a good candidate for it.

Preparing For Your Test

Before you come in for the test, there are a few things you will need to remember:

  • Do not exercise before your test
  • Fast at least four hours before your test

  • Make sure to avoid drinking any stimulants, like caffeine
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Frequently Asked Questions:

Each testing session is $100.

Once we begin, the test will take no longer than 10 minutes.

We will print out your customized results with targeted ranges to help you meet your goals right on the spot.

We ask that you fast at least four hours before the test and avoid drinking any stimulants like caffeine to make sure your results are as accurate as possible.

Ready To Get Started?

Nourish to Flourish is excited to help you accomplish all your health and nutrition goals! We would love to work with you and get you set up with metabolic testing. Give us a call at (804) 592-0095. Our team can’t wait to meet you!

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