1. Body Fat Percentage & Lean Tissue Analysis
Your Body Fat Percentage is measured with exceptional precision, accurate to within 1%. A color-coded heat map visually displays the distribution of fat, muscle, and bone across your body, helping you understand exactly where changes are happening. The report also provides a detailed analysis of Lean Tissue, measuring muscle mass down to the gram and segmenting it by body region, such as right versus left sides.
2. Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT)
The scan offers unparalleled accuracy in measuring Visceral Adipose Tissue (VAT), commonly known as visceral fat, which surrounds your abdominal organs. This critical metric highlights potential risks like insulin resistance, elevated blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, giving you insights into factors that impact long-term health.
3. Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
Your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), the number of calories your body needs at rest to maintain its weight, is also included. This foundational data point is essential for tailoring nutrition and exercise plans to achieve your goals.
4. Left vs. Right Muscle Imbalances and Asymmetries
The report identifies Left vs. Right Muscle Imbalances and Asymmetries, pinpointing discrepancies in muscle mass down to the gram. This information is vital for preventing injuries, optimizing performance, and aiding recovery from physical setbacks.
6. Fat Mass Index (FMI) & Lean Mass Index (LMI)
A more advanced alternative to BMI, the Fat Mass Index (FMI) assesses body fat relative to your height, making it a superior tool for evaluating excess fat and associated health risks. Additionally, your Lean Mass Index (LMI) measures the amount of muscle you have relative to your height, offering a clearer picture of your strength and fitness level.
7. Body Mass Index (BMI) & Android/Gynoid Fat Ratio
For further context, the report includes Body Mass Index (BMI) for comparison, while highlighting its limitations as a crude measure of health. It also calculates your Android/Gynoid Fat Ratio, a critical metric for understanding fat distribution between your central (android) and hip/thigh (gynoid) regions. Central fat is linked to higher risks of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular conditions.
8. Appendicular Lean Muscle / Height Ratio
Your report also measures Appendicular Lean Muscle to Height Ratio, which evaluates functional muscle in your arms and legs relative to your height. This metric is used to track physical performance and monitor conditions like sarcopenia.
9. Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
Finally, your Bone Mineral Density (BMD) reveals the concentration of essential minerals in your bones, helping assess risks of osteoporosis, fractures, and overall bone health. Complementing this are Z-Scores and T-Scores, which compare your bone density to individuals of similar demographics and peak healthy standards, providing crucial insights for monitoring and improving bone health.
With this level of precision and detail, your DEXA report is more than just data—it’s your roadmap to better health, improved performance, and long-term success.
