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What to Expect From a Body Scan and Why It's More Than Just a Number on the Scale

When it comes to your health, weight is just one piece of the puzzle. Whether you’re starting a fitness plan, fine-tuning your nutrition, or optimizing your hormones, a body composition scan offers a deeper look into your progress and helps you set more personalized goals.

What Is a Body Composition Scan

Unlike a regular scale, a body composition scan shows you what your weight is made of. It breaks it down into:

  • Body fat mass

  • Skeletal muscle mass

  • Water balance

  • Visceral fat (the kind that surrounds your organs)

  • Basal metabolic rate (how many calories your body burns at rest)

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