BIONUTRITION
CLINICAL 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
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Enhanced participant satisfaction through quality meals and snacks
prepared by experienced Metabolic Kitchen personnel
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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, formulas
custom designed
Therapeutic diets
diabetic, 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 Composition
Non-invasive measurement of lean and fat
tissue components including percent fat, and
lean tissue mass
Regional fat distribution
Android-Gynoid assessment
Bone Density
AP Spine
Single Femur
Dual Femur
Forearm / Supine Forearm
Vertebral Fracture Assessment (DVA)
FRAX (WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool)
Estimated Body Composition
Pediatric
Advanced Hip Assessment
Orthopedic Hip
Hand
Spine Geometry
Total Body Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
Exercise Physiology
& Metabolic Testing
Laboratory
Body 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.
Electronic scales
Calipers
Stadiometer
Exercise Physiology
& Metabolic Testing
Laboratory
Biospace InBody 230
Bioelectric Impedance Analysis
Provides quick analysis of body
composition
 Portable and suitable for field use
Provides the following:
Weight
Lean Body Mass
Body Fat Mass
Total Body Water
Dry Lean Mass
Body Mass Index(BMI)
Percent Body Fat
Basal 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
Laboratory
RJL 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
Trackmaster TMX425C treadmill
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
GE Case Stress ECG
Lode Corival Ergometer
SunTechTango+
Exercise Physiology
& Metabolic Testing
Laboratory
•Strength Assessment Equipment
Dynamometer
Dumbells
2 lb
5 lb
10 lb
20 lb
Olympic weight set
300 lbs
3 lb
8 lb
15 lb
30 lb
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
ID # ___________________________
Modifiable Activity Questionnaire
1. Please circle all activities listed below that you have done more than 10 times in the past year:
Activity
Physical Activity Questionnaires
Interviewer administered
Self-administered
Questionnaires available for
Children
Adults
Elderly
Date __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __
Activity
Code
Jogging (outdoor, treadmill)
Code
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
Roller
8a
Aerobic Dance/Step Aerobic
19
Jumping 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
Skating
Activity
Code
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 #
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of Times
Average #
of Minutes
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Per Month
Each Time
Bionutrition contact information:
Diana Gozales-Pacheco, DCN, RD, LN
(505) 272-5501
Manager, Research Nutrition
Vanessa Garcia, RT
(505) 272-6010/(505) 272-5501
RadiologicTech, Specialty
Karen Delgado
Coordinator, Dietary Services
(505) 272-2601