Nutrition Consults

At the Masley Optimal Heatlh Center we take a holistic look at your nutrition. We want to know your goals, taste preferences, and the status of your nutrient intake. We also evaluate your metabolic rate to clarify how many calories you burn daily, so that is matched with your calorie intake. The nutritional consult includes body composition (measure your fat mass, lean mass separately), vital signs (weight, blood pressure, height), and provides both dietary and supplement recommendations customized to meet your unique needs.

After meeting you and reviewing your history, we assess your current nutrient status by combining your current eating plan with your supplement use using state-of-the-art nutrition software. This permits us to accurately calculate your:

• Calorie intake
• Fat, protein, and carbohydrate intake
• Type of fat intake: saturated fat should be low and omega-3 intake should be adequate
• Fiber, caffeine, alcohol, and cholesterol intake
• Intake of vitamins B (folate, B12, B6), C, D
• Mineral intake (calcium, magnesium, selenium, iron, zinc)

After identifying your nutrient deficiencies and excesses, our next step is to design a realistic day with foods you like that meets your unique nutrient and caloric needs. We are there to get you started, and if you need further help, we’ll follow up to ensure your success over time.

By following our nutritional recommendations you will be able to:

• Achieve weight control
• Improve your energy and mental performance
• Prevent and/or reverse common medical conditions
• Customize your food and supplement intake to optimize your health needs

Our goal is to optimize your health, and in addition to your nutritional assessment, we also offer the following services:

• Body composition measurements
• Direct measure of basal metabolic rate (calorie burn rate) using astronaut-like technology that measures oxygen burn rate.
• Bone density testing (DEXA)
• Fitness and Stress Treadmill testing
• Ultrasound measures of plaque thickness and cardiac risk (carotid IMT testing)
• Plus of course our comprehensive optimal health assessment

For information on our center and to schedule an appointment, please call 727-299-9007.

To Your Health!

Steven Masley, MD, FAAFP, CNS, CCD