About
The NExT Center at Rutgers University is a research and clinical facility focused on human nutrition, exercise, and metabolism. The center brings together researchers and clinicians working to optimize health through lifestyle interventions, particularly proper nutrition and exercise. The facility serves diverse populations including children, adolescents, college students, elderly individuals, sedentary and obese populations, as well as elite athletes, military personnel, and first responders.
The center operates on the principle that metabolism, nutrition, and physical activity play critical roles in preventing and treating chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer, and osteoporosis. The center emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty from different departments and schools at Rutgers, with the goal of translating research findings into practical health solutions that can influence public policy and reduce disease burden.
Services offered include:
• Health assessments measuring resting metabolic rate, VO2 max, and strength testing • Body composition analysis • Metabolic testing and evaluation • Nutrition and diet assessment • Fitness and performance testing • Training and fitness classes • Clinical evaluation services • Research testing and evaluation for various populations including pediatric, adolescent, and elderly age groups
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