BIONUTRITIONCLINICAL RESEARCH UNIT (CRU)

Bionutrition provides a controlled environment for precise, defined, and

accurate resources to scientists. These resources include: Knowledge Dietary intake assessment Specialized meals Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Body composition assessment Indirect calorimetry Exercise testing / physical activity assessment / strength assessment

Bionutrition improves your study through…..

• Improved study design, methods, analysis and interpretation of data

• Experienced personnel

• Enhanced participant satisfaction through quality meals and snacks prepared by experienced Metabolic Kitchen personnel

• Convenient location - UNM HSC North Campus

Registered Dietitian Services

Nutrient Intake Assessment

24 hr recall

Food diaries

Food frequency questionnaires

Dietary supplements usage

Computer analysis report of nutrient intake provided to investigators

Study design

Nutrition and dietary assessment components of research studies

Specialized meals & foods Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR)

Metabolic Kitchen Services

Meals & snacks available

Inpatient studies

CRU studies

Off-site studies

Planned by a Registered Dietitian

Nutrient controlled diets

Specialized food, formulascustom designed

Therapeutic dietsdiabetic, renal, etc.

Weighed to 0.1 gram

Timed around blood draws

Regular meals & snacks

Homemade meals from fresh ingredients

Ohaus scales

Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry

General Electric iDXA

Body CompositionNon-invasive measurement of lean and fat tissue components including percent fat, and lean tissue mass

Regional fat distribution

Android-Gynoid assessment

Bone DensityAP SpineSingle FemurDual FemurForearm / Supine ForearmVertebral Fracture Assessment (DVA)FRAX (WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool)Estimated Body CompositionPediatricAdvanced Hip AssessmentOrthopedic HipHandSpine GeometryTotal Body Bone Mineral Density (BMD)

Exercise Physiology & Metabolic Testing

LaboratoryBody Composition Assessment

•Anthropometry

Skinfolds

Circumferences

Widths

Height & weight

Body mass index

Frame size

Skinfold analysis equations available for children, adults and elderly.

Race/ethnic specific equations available for some groups.

Calipers

Stadiometer

Electronic scales

Exercise Physiology & Metabolic Testing

Laboratory

Biospace InBody 230

Bioelectric Impedance AnalysisProvides quick analysis of body composition Portable and suitable for field useProvides the following:

WeightLean Body MassBody Fat MassTotal Body WaterDry Lean MassBody Mass Index(BMI)Percent Body FatBasal Metabolic Rate(BMR)Segmental Lean Mass (Right Arm, Left Arm, Trunk, Right leg, Left Leg)Impedance of Each Segments

For ages 3-99 yrs Weight range 22-551 lbs.

Exercise Physiology & Metabolic Testing

LaboratoryRJL Systems Quantum II

Bioelectric Impedance Analysis

A non-invasive, quick, inexpensive way to assess percent body fat

Analysis equations available for children, adults and elderly.

Race/ethnic specific equations available for some groups.

Portable and suitable for field use.

Widely used for research.

Exercise Physiology & Metabolic Testing

Laboratory

Metabolic Measurements

Indirect calorimetry assessment to determine resting energy expenditure (REE)

VO2 max determination

ParvoMedics TrueOne 2400

Exercise Physiology & Metabolic Testing

Laboratory

Exercise testing to determine VO2 max

Pediatric adaptations available for treadmill & ergometer.

12-Lead ECG for Exercise Testing

Automatic blood pressure monitoring with SunTech Medical Tango+ System

Specifically designed for use with treadmill & ergometer

Trackmaster TMX425C treadmill

Lode Corival Ergometer

GE Case Stress ECG

SunTechTango+

Exercise Physiology & Metabolic Testing

Laboratory

•Strength Assessment Equipment

Dynamometer

Dumbells2 lb 3 lb5 lb 8 lb10 lb 15 lb20 lb 30 lb

Olympic weight set300 lbs

Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer

Exercise Physiology & Metabolic Testing

Laboratory

ActiGraph GT3X+

A simple measurement of physical activity

3-axis accelerometer measures the amount and frequency of movement

Records physical activity up to a week

Delivers accurate, objective measurements including activity counts and vector magnitude, energy expenditure, steps taken, and intensity

Worn at the waist

Suitable for use with participants of all ages and conditions

Software can be placed onto investigator’s computer

Exercise Physiology & Metabolic Testing

Laboratory

Physical Activity Questionnaires

Interviewer administered

Self-administered

Questionnaires available for

Children

Adults

Elderly

ID # ___________________________ Date __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __

Modifiable Activity Questionnaire

1. Please circle all activities listed below that you have done more than 10 times in the past year:

Activity Code Activity Code Activity Code

J ogging (outdoor, treadmill) 1 Soccer 14a Stair Master 27

Swimming (laps, snorkeling) 2 Football 14b Fencing 28

Bicycling Outdoor 3a Racquetball 15a Hiking 29

Indoor 3b Handball 15b Tennis 30

Softball/ Baseball 4 Squash 15c Golf 31

Volleyball 5 Horseback riding 16 Canoeing/ Rowing 32a

Bowling 6 Hunting 17 Kayaking 32b

Basketball 7 Fishing 18 Water skiing 33

Skating Roller 8a Aerobic Dance/ Step Aerobic 19 J umping rope 34

Ice 8b Water Aerobics 20 Snow skiing, X-country 35a

Blading 8c Dancing (Square,Line,Ballrm) 21 Nordic track 35b

Martial Arts (karate, judo) 9 Gardening or Yardwork 22 Snow skiing, Downhill 36

Tai Chi 10 Badminton 23 Snow shoeing 37

Calisthenics/ Toning exercises 11 Strength/ Weight training 24 Yoga 38

Wood Chopping 12 Rock climbing 25 Other ________________ 39a

Water/ coal hauling 13 Scuba Diving 26 Other ________________ 39b

Walking for exercise (outdoor, indoor at mall or fitness center, treadmill) 40 List each activity that you circled in the "Activity" box below, check the months you did each activity over the

past year (12 months) and then estimate the average amount of time spent in that activity.

Activity Code

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Average #

of Times

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Average #

of Minutes

Each Time

Bionutrition contact information:

Diana Gozales-Pacheco, DCN, RD, LN

Manager, Research Nutrition

Vanessa Garcia, RT

RadiologicTech, Specialty

Karen Delgado

Coordinator, Dietary Services

(505) 272-5501

(505) 272-6010/(505) 272-5501

(505) 272-2601