Measuring Metabolism

I thought I’d try something a bit different this month. Writing is a sedentary vocation, which can impact your metabolism. So I thought I’d take the next few posts to discuss this important par tof your body’s wellbeing.

The first step is to measure your metabolism.

How do we measure metabolism?

There are two ways to measure metabolism. The first method is direct calorimetry. This method measures the energy expended in the form of heat.

The second method is indirect calorimetry, it measures the amount of oxygen consumed over a period of time.

Both methods are traditionally used in hospital and research facilities, due to the cost of the machine and the need for trained technicians.
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