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Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (NEM) Lab

The Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (NEM) Lab investigates the impact of food consumption on energy metabolism, exercise performance, micronutrient status, and holistic health.

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Research conducted by the NEM Lab focuses on how consumption of food and foodstuffs influences energy metabolism, exercise performance, micronutrient status and overall health. Recent research interests include:

  • intentional weight gain in athletic individuals
  • impact of low energy availability on athlete metabolism and health
  • importance of iodine and vitamin D status in exercise performance, disease prevention and general wellness
  • influence of micronutrient status and exercise on thyroid function

Laboratory Equipment

  • ParvoMedics TrueOne Metabolic Cart with dual pneumotach for performing resting energy expenditure and exercise testing
  • Woodway Treadmil
  • Free Weights
  • Nautilus Weight Machines
  • Refractometers
  • Countertop portable centrifuge

Principal Investigator

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    Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM , bio

    Professor, Director of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) Program, and Director of the Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (NEM) Lab: How nutrition and exercise influence health and physical performance; special interest in energy, vitamin D and iodine metabolism