Body composition by DXA

Abstract Body composition measurements from DXA have been available since DXA technology was developed 30 years ago, but are historically underutilized. Recently, there have been rapid developments in body composition assessment including the analysis and publication of representative data for the U...

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Published in:	Bone (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 104; pp. 101 - 105
Main Authors:	Shepherd, John A, Ng, Bennett K, Sommer, Markus J, Heymsfield, Steven B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-11-2017
Subjects:	Bariatrics Current and future use Orthopedics Sarcopenia Total body DXA in athletes Sarcopenia Current and future use Total body DXA in athletes Bariatrics
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Summary:	Abstract Body composition measurements from DXA have been available since DXA technology was developed 30 years ago, but are historically underutilized. Recently, there have been rapid developments in body composition assessment including the analysis and publication of representative data for the US, official usage guidance from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, and development of regional body composition measures with clinical utility. DXA body composition is much more than whole body percent fat. In this paper celebrating 30 years of DXA for body composition, we will review the principles of DXA soft tissue analysis, practical clinical and research applications, and what to look for in the future.
ISSN:	8756-3282 1873-2763
DOI:	10.1016/j.bone.2017.06.010