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Vanderbilt Diet, Body Composition, and Human Metabolism Core

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Contact Info:

Heidi Silver

1211 21st Ave South

Medical Arts Bldg Suite 214

Nashville, TN 37232

https://www.vumc.org/diet-body-metabolism-core/welcome

Grants and Identifiers:

RRID: RRID:SCR_023538

Instrumentation:

CT Image Morphometric Analysis

SemiAutomated Software

ActiGraph Physical Activity Monitor

Wearable Device with Motion Tracking

Jamar Dynamometer

Handgrip Strength Testing

Parvo Metabolic Cart

Indirect Calorimetry

Services Provided:

Assays and Measurements

Behavioral Assessment

Body Composition

Clinical Research

Clinical Research Coordination/Scheduling

Clinical Trial Support

Computed Tomography (CT)

Consultation

Controlled Feeding And Meal Challenges

Data Analysis And Interpretation

Data Processing And Interpretation

Diet And Physical Activity Interventions

Diet Assessment

Experimental Design

Image Processing And Analysis

Indirect Calorimetry

Menu Development

Outreach

Patients Database

Physical Activity Assessment

Project Management

Protocol Development

Small-scale Pilot Testing

Training

Relevant Publications:

Description:

Core provides assessments and designs interventions by personnel with training and expertise in state-of-the-science methods for the valid and reliable assessment of dietary intake, nutritional status, body composition, physical activity, and energy expenditure. All services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the investigator and research study aims. Investigators pay a fee-for-service that covers all costs related to the methods chosen.