Currently not available due to Covid-19

Cornell Wellness uses the BodyGem handheld breathing unit to assess resting metabolic rate (RMR). Appointments take 45 minutes, which allows for time to sit and relax in a private office, 5-10 minutes for the test, and about 30 minutes to discuss your results. You will be asked to wear a noseclip during the test. To schedule a test, contact Cornell Wellness by email (wellness@cornell.edu). Fee is $25. Testing is available to staff, faculty, retirees, and spouses/partners.

Before arriving for your session, you will need to follow these protocols to ensure an accurate measurement:

• no eating for at least 4 hours (water is allowed)
• no exercise for at least 4 hours
• no consuming of caffeine for at least 4 hours
• no consuming of nutritional supplements or medications containing ephedra, Ma Huang, or pseudoephedrine for at least 4 hours
• no use of products containing nicotine for at least 1 hour

Please note: If you are a student please see options available to you on the CFC member education site.