Body Fat Analysis

If you are trying to loose weight, or to get the most benefit from you exercise program, what you are often trying to do is lose fat. Testing your body fat will give you a better measure of fitness than weight alone. Body fat percentages can help you to establish fitness goals based on your body composition and give you an achievable goal to work towards.

As your body loses pounds, it sheds fat and lean body mass. Knowing your percentage of body fat can help you to determine if you current nutrition and exercise program is helping you to lose fat and lean body mass in the correct portions.

Why DXA?

DXA is the gold standard in measuring body fat assessment. It is very accurate and has the ability to show exactly where fat is distributed throughout your body.

DXA imaging is available at Northwest Diagnostics by appointment. DXA uses a whole body scanner that passes over you for a comfortable non-invasive test. As a result, you will receive a detailed print of your scan showing the percentage of body fat for each region of your body.

A physicians order is needed for this test and it is NOT covered by most insurance. Contact Northwest Diagnostics for pricing information.