Human Physiology Laboratory: Body Composition

Dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry

(DEXA scan) is a means of measuring bone mineral density using low dose x-ray. It can also be used to measure and analyze total body composition providing a breakdown of lean and fat body mass, and differentiating android and gynoid fat content.

Bod Pod

The BodPod (Life Measurements Inc.) is an enclosed capsule that uses air displacement to calculate body mass.