By assessing key biological factors, we can create a tailored weight loss plan that’s effective, sustainable, and right for you. Biometric testing is a cutting-edge way to gather valuable insights about your body’s current metabolic health, helping our team of Mayo Clinic-trained doctors develop a customized strategy that optimizes your weight loss results.
Biometric testing involves the measurement of key physical indicators that reflect your body’s metabolic and overall health. The data we gather from these tests helps us understand how your body processes food, burns calories, and stores fat—critical information that can guide your weight loss journey specific to you.
What We Measure:
- Height and Weight
- Blood pressure
- BMI and lean mass measurements
- Waist circumference
- Lipid profile
- Fat percentage
- Hemoglobin A1C measurements
- Fasting glucose level
- EKG
- Aerobic fitness level
Dexa: A Dexa scan is considered the Gold Standard in body composition testing. Typically used to measure bone density this X-ray machine uses low dose X-rays to measure the density of your whole body. Most other methods of body composition testing just give you a body fat percentage number and are notoriously inaccurate. The Dexa will break down each body part as well as measure your visceral fat giving you a wealth of information for your health care provider to use in creating your customized care plan.
The REEVUE measures the oxygen that the body consumes. Using this measurement it calculates a patient’s Resting Energy Expenditure (REE), commonly referred to as a Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR). Transform’s health care professionals can screen for abnormally low metabolic rates and pinpoint the precise caloric intake required for weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain.
What Happens During the Biometric Testing?
The biometric testing process is simple, fast, and non-invasive. Here’s what you can expect during your appointment:
- Initial Consultation – We’ll start by discussing your health history, weight loss goals, and any concerns you may have.
- Testing Process – Using advanced technology, such as bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), we’ll measure your body fat percentage, muscle mass, and visceral fat.
- Review Results – Once your results are compiled, our Mayo Clinic-trained doctors will review the data with you in detail and explain what the numbers mean and how each metric impacts your weight loss journey
