DEXA Scan
Your Objective Body Score from DexaFit
DEXA scan (short for Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) is a medical imaging test primarily used to measure bone density and body composition (lean mass, fat mass and visceral fat).
DEXA scans provide a detailed, compartmentalised view of body composition, which goes beyond simple weight or BMI measurements. Data from a DEXA scan can provide personalised and strategic fitness, nutrition, and medical interventions.
And with the DEXAFIT app, regular scans allow the tracking of precise trends in body composition, which can provide objective evidence if interventions, whether exercise, diet,
or medical, are working.
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Bone Density
Bone density is crucial for diagnosing conditions like osteoporosis, osteopenia and assessing fracture risk, especially in aging populations and postmenopausal women. Tracking levels over time helps assess the effectiveness of interventions like calcium supplementation or weight-bearing exercises.
Lean Mass
Lean mass includes muscles, organs, and connective tissues, and is important to maintain metabolic health and functional mobility. Reduced lean mass may signal malnutrition, aging-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) or chronic illness.
Visceral Fat
Also known as belly fat, it is the fat stored around internal organs in the abdominal cavity. Fat mass is a major predictor of metabolic health, as excessive visceral fat is strongly associated with conditions like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease.
Fat Mass
Total body fat percentage is a key metric for understanding overall health and fitness. High body fat is linked to risks of obesity-related conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
