The nutrition package is ideal for people who seek guidance on achieving body composition, health, or performance improvements through optimisation of their diet. Laboratory test and dietary analysis findings will be interpreted by our professional nutritionists to highlight key areas for improvement and recommendations for optimising the nutritional quality of your diet. For accurate test results, you will be required to arrive following an 8-10 hour fast. As standard, tests are conducted in one appointment, but may be separated to different booking slots if preferred. This service includes: Bioelectrical impedance analysis, resting metabolic rate, dietary analysis with nutritionist consultation.
Nutrition Package
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) involves the passing of a low-voltage electrical current through the body to provide measures of fat mass, lean mass and body water. BIA devices are commonly available in commercial equipment; however, their accuracy remains poor due to limitations and lack of calibration. We offer measurements with the SECA mBCA 515, a research-grade device that has been validated in peer-reviewed research to provide highly accurate results, in line with those from gold standard, reference techniques such as DEXA scans. In brief, the SECA mBCA is the ideal tool for the measurement of body composition, including visceral and whole-body fat tissue, lean muscle mass, body water, and phase angle, a marker of nutritional and inflammatory status of the cells.
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Resting Metabolic Rate Test
The resting metabolic rate (RMR) test assesses the amount of energy, measured in calories, that is expended during restful activity via the measurement of inspired and expired air. Measurement of oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide production can inform your base daily caloric demands before physical activity energy expenditure are taken into account. Our nutrition professionals will conduct a questionnaire-based consultation to determine daily physical activity levels to ensure an accurate estimation of your dietary requirements for achieving favourable body composition or cardiometabolic health changes. The test procedures require a 20-minute rest on a medical bed whilst breath-by-breath values are collected via a face mask and metabolic analyser. For accurate test results, you will be required to arrive following an 8-10 hour fast, preferably without any strenuous activity for the past 24 hours.
Dietary Analysis with Nutritionist Consultation
A detailed analysis of your dietary records provides an insight into the nutritional value of your diet and provides evidence-based recommendations for improving your health and athletic performance. You will receive feedback on the macro- and micronutrient quality, as well as the portions, timing and frequency of your meals. Within the report, you will be presented with individualised nutritional targets, based on your age, sex and physical demands, and suggested foods to help you achieve more suitable food choices. Documents for collection of 5-7 days of weighted food records and physical activity diaries will be provided to you and following their return, feedback will be presented within 5 working days. Upgrade to the Dietary Analysis with Nutritional Consultation can be selected at any time if you would like further discussion and advice to generate more informed decision making for dietary improvements.
In addition to the detailed dietary analysis, this service includes a 1-hour consultation with a professional nutritionist. The feedback report will be discussed in detail and evidence-based suggestions will be made for how to improve your diet and lifestyle to achieve your health or performance goals. Questionnaires will be provided to ensure that recommendations are desirable and feasible within the confines of your lifestyle factors and dietary requirements.