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September 25, 2009
Small device paying huge dividends Marquette General Nutrition and Wellness benefits from philanthropic giving
Seated and fully relaxed, Angie Davis (in photo) of Marquette breathed slowly into a small mouthpiece. Within 10 minutes, she had a clearer understanding of how her body burns calories.
Angie Davis
“It was easy to do. I was surprised with the results – the number of calories I should be consuming and what I now need to do to lose weight,” said Davis.
Davis was among one of the first people at Marquette General Hospital to use the MedGem, an FDA-approved, hand-held device that quickly and accurately measures one’s resting metabolic rate (RMR), or how many calories one burns over a 24-hour period. The MedGem, priced at more than $2,600, was purchased from MGHS employee contributions to the Younkers “Get Casual For a Cause” Employee Jeans Program. For a $1 a week contribution to the Marquette General Foundation, employees are permitted to wear jeans on Fridays.
The MedGem, available at Marquette General Nutrition and Wellness, is an important component in maintaining a healthy weight. By knowing one’s RMR, a patient can determine exactly how many calories they should eat to lose or maintain a healthier weight. With this information, a personalized meal plan can be designed for optimal weight loss.
“Metabolism varies widely from person to person, and this is an important tool for us. We’re very happy to be able to offer the MedGem to our clients,” said Sherri Rule, registered dietitian for Marquette General Nutrition and Wellness.
“You develop bad habits over time, and with these results, I now know I have to make more conscious choices of the foods I eat,” Davis said. “I would recommend it to others and hope people take advantage of it.
” Marquette General Nutrition and Wellness works in conjunction with the Marquette General Weight Loss Center to assist with weight management goals.
For more information about the MedGem, contact Marquette General Nutrition and Wellness at (800) 562-9753, ext. 3221.
For more information about the Marquette General Foundation, call 225-6914.
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