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ATRU Bionutrition Services

Bionutrition (BION) Service Line

The ATRU BION Core offers dietary assessments for cohort interventions and population studies of all ages for a variety of nutrients, including NDSR variables. Body composition equipment for total and regional lean and adipose measures are available, bioelectrical impedance analysis, dual x-ray absorptiometry, and basic anthropometric equipment. Energy expenditure measures and protocols are available as well as metabolic kitchen services for controlled feeding studies.

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Bionutrition & Body Composition Lab

The CTSI Bionutrition and Body Composition Lab is based out of the ATRU and provides services to researchers from all CTSI affiliated institutions and community organizations.

Bionutrition Services

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Anthropometrics
- Circumference Measurements
- Height/Weight
Bioelectrical Impedance
- Lean/Adipose/Visceral Tissue Measurements/Estimates
Coordinator Support (BION)
Data Management
Diet Assessment
Education/Training
Energy Expenditure

Energy Expenditure: Resting Metabolic Rate
Food Frequency Questionnaires
iDXA Scan
- AP Spine & Femur Scan (Bone Density)
- Total Body Scan
Indirect Calorimetry Analysis
- Resting Energy Expenditure(REE)Testing
- Respiratory Quotient

Lean Mass & Percent Fat Body Measurements/Calculations
Lifestyle Coaching
- Behavior Change & Compliance Counseling
Nutrient Analysis
Nutrition in Cancer Care
Nutritional Database System for Research (Diet Recalls)
Quality Assurance Checks and Systems

Research Meal/Supplement Services
- Controlled Diet, Meals, Snacks & Supplement Preparation & Packaging
- Controlled Feeding Protocol Design
- Research Meal Delivery
Salary Support (BION)
Skinfold Measurements

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