{"product_id":"dexa-scan-rmr-test-in-tampa-fl-gray-st","title":"DEXA Scan \u0026 RMR Test in Tampa, FL (Gray St)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSITE DOES NOT OFFER VISCERAL FAT \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTHE DEXA SCAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA DEXA SCAN (DXA or Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the GOLD STANDARD for body composition analysis. This non-invasive, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclinically trusted technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elean muscle, fat distribution, and bone health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping you track progress, prevent osteoporosis, and optimize your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efitness and wellness plans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Ideal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eathletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone focused on health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, DEXA provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaccurate, actionable insights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to make informed decisions about diet, exercise, and overall health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBONE DENSITY (BMD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Essential to detect Osteoporosis and help prevent Bone Fractures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMUSCLE MASS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Data to show measurements by percentage and weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBODY FAT PERCENTAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE - Body fat distribution by region (arms, legs, waist and hips) Most providers also include Visceral Fat (VAT) the leading predictor of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey evidence supporting “gold standard” claims:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Bone density (BMD) — strongest evidence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DEXA is accepted worldwide as the standard method for measuring BMD and diagnosing osteoporosis; its outputs (T-scores) directly inform clinical decisions about fracture risk and treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Precision and reproducibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple methodological papers and reviews document low measurement error and good inter\/intra-scanner precision for BMD; these properties make DEXA ideal for longitudinal monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Body composition reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In body composition research, DXA is widely used as the reference comparator against which Inbody, BIA, skinfolds, BodPod, and consumer devices are validated; many validation studies show BIA and other methods have wider limits of agreement vs DXA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Comparisons to CT\/MRI for fat distribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CT\/MRI remain true anatomic reference standards for visceral adipose quantification. DXA provides good whole-body FM and regional measures but systematic reviews highlight limitations when quantifying intra-abdominal adipose tissue (IAAT) vs CT\/MRI. Use DXA as a validated, lower-dose, more accessible reference for most clinical\/research needs, but acknowledge when CT\/MRI are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Population and athletic uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For athlete monitoring and clinical populations, DXA’s segmental lean mass and regional fat measures are frequently recommended over simple field tests because they better capture body composition changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) TEST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses state-of-the-art technology to measure the number of calories your body needs at rest to survive. This type of metabolic testing will outline your Total Energy Expenditure (TEE) and provide a guideline on the amount of calories needed daily to maintain weight, lose weight or gain weight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetabolic testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a type of health assessment that measures how your body converts food (calories) into energy. It evaluates your metabolism, specifically, how efficiently your body uses oxygen and burns calories at rest or during activity (referred to as VO2 Max \/ AMR test).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dexascan.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOOK TODAY AT DEXASCAN.COM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d7048.963847556249!2d-82.47691992473715!3d27.948523476045132!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x88c2c481ec6c39d1%3A0xcfe7581b37f9711d!2s1355%20W%20Gray%20St%2C%20Tampa%2C%20FL%2033606!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1733921210551!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BodyMass Tampa","offers":[{"title":"DEXA Body Composition \u0026 RMR Test","offer_id":50874022920487,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6712\/1703\/files\/bodymasstampa_1.png?v=1761142151","url":"https:\/\/dexascan.com\/products\/dexa-scan-rmr-test-in-tampa-fl-gray-st","provider":"DEXA SCAN NEAR ME","version":"1.0","type":"link"}