Resources for Data-Driven Health

Most calorie calculators estimate your needs using population-based equations. This calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to estimate your basal metabolic rate and daily calorie needs. Your actual resting metabolic rate may be higher or lower, which is why measured RMR testing can be so helpful.

Online calculators use equations based on population averages. Your actual metabolism may be higher or lower. Schedule a Resting Metabolic Rate test to measure your personal calorie needs.

Recommended Tool: Cronometer

For clients who want a more detailed look at their nutrition, I often recommend Cronometer. Unlike many food diary apps, Cronometer provides detailed information about protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and overall nutrient intake.

This can be especially helpful when combined with lab testing, body composition, and resting metabolic rate testing.

HUME Health

HUME provides body composition measurements that go beyond weight alone, including body fat percentage, lean mass, skeletal muscle mass, visceral fat estimates, and other health metrics. At EMC Wellness, body composition measurements are often used alongside metabolic testing and laboratory data to help create a more complete picture of health.

Clients who own a HUME device may be able to track changes between visits and compare trends over time.

Apps and wearable devices are useful, but many of their numbers are still estimates. EMC Wellness offers testing that provides more personalized information about your metabolism, cardiovascular fitness, and long-term health risk.

If you already track your food, wear a device, review your labs, or feel like you’re doing the right things but still want more clarity, testing can help provide a more complete picture.