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DEXA~10 min scan · ~30 min visit · $75

DEXA body composition scan

The most accurate way to measure body fat and muscle.

A DEXA scan shows exactly how your weight is made up, fat, lean tissue and bone, region by region. It’s the same technology used by elite athletes, pro teams and the US Olympic Training Center.

The technology

What is a DEXA scan?

DEXA stands for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. The scanner passes two very low-dose X-ray beams at different energy levels over your body while you lie still on an open table. Because fat, lean tissue and bone absorb those two energies differently, the scanner can separate them pixel by pixel.

The result is a three-compartment model of your body, fat mass, lean soft tissue and bone mineral, measured directly rather than estimated from a formula. That’s why DEXA is widely considered the reference standard for body composition.

Your appointment

What to expect

  1. 01

    Lie down

    You lie on your back on an open scanning table in your normal clothes. There’s no tube or enclosed space.

  2. 02

    Scan

    A scanning arm passes slowly overhead for about 10 minutes. It’s painless and quiet.

  3. 03

    Review

    A Wellness Consultant walks you through your report and what to focus on next.

What your results include

✓Total and regional body fat percentage
✓Lean tissue and muscle symmetry, left vs right
✓Subcutaneous and visceral fat measurements
✓Android / gynoid fat distribution
✓Bone density report
✓Trends over time in your client portal

Who it's for

✓Anyone starting a fitness or nutrition plan who wants a true baseline
✓Athletes optimizing muscle balance and performance
✓People losing weight who want to know it’s fat, not muscle
✓Anyone tracking healthy aging and bone health
Accuracy

How DEXA compares

MethodMeasures by regionVisceral fatBoneRepeatability
DEXA✓✓✓High
Bioimpedance scalesNoEstimatedNoVaries with hydration
Skinfold calipersNoNoNoDepends on technician
Hydrostatic weighingNoNoNoModerate
Preparation

How to prepare for your DEXA scan

✓Complete the online consent form and show its QR code at check-in
✓Maintain normal hydration, avoid testing dehydrated or overhydrated
✓No fasting required; test before or after a workout
✓Remove shoes, belts, watches, glasses and removable jewelry
✓No special clothing, gym clothes or work attire are fine
✓Weight limit 350 lb (450 lb at our Utah office); we are unable to test pregnant women

Questions? Call (801) 274-3392.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. A body composition DEXA scan uses a very small radiation dose, far lower than a standard chest X-ray. The technology was originally developed to measure bone density.

For true health, know your baseline.

Book a scan in-office or bring our mobile unit to your team.

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