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System and method of metabolic rate measurement

  • US 20020138213A1
  • Filed: 03/04/2002
  • Published: 09/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of metabolic rate measurement for an individual, the method comprising the steps of:

  • measuring an exhaled gas volume for the individual using a spirometer having a flow path enclosed by a flow tube, and a flow sensor disposed in the flow path for sensing the exhaled gas flow from the individual, a display and a processor having a memory that processes a signal from the flow sensor;

    determining a respired gas volume for the individual using the exhaled gas volume and a ventilatory equivalent; and

    determining a metabolic rate for the individual from the respired volume.

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