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Sample scan - healthy female

Percent change between scans

American College of Sports Medicine body fat standards

Bodycomp terminology

Body Composition: The most important measurement in your quest for a better body
by Craig Bymoen of edu-fit.ca

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External web sites

Body composition

Body fat pictures and percentages

Understanding body composition and percent body fat

Technical explanation of DXA via the University of Vermont

Body composition analysis methods via Georgia State University

Radiation Exposure in X-ray Exams (via RSNA)

Body Composition Assessment via Journal of Sports Science and Medicine

Interactive explanation of radiation via Baylor College of Medicine (click on the measuring radiation link at the bottom of the page)

Nutrition and Lifestyle

Alan Aragon - the science of ultimate fitness

Body Recomposition - nutrition, fat loss, muscle gain by  Lyle McDonald

Fitness Goop - Healthy and inspired exercise and fitness ideas

THE HEARTY HEART - Exploring Longevity Through Preventive Nutrition

Mark's Daily Apple - Primal Living in a Modern World

The Paleo Diet - Acid-Base Balance and Your Health

Robb Wolf - Intermittent Fasting, Fitness & Paleolithic Nutrition

Sequel Naturals Vega - Vegan Sports Nutrition products

Bone density

Osteoporosis Society of Canada
http://www.osteoporosis.ca/index.php/ci_id/5528/la_id/1.htm

Susan Ott's web site (University of Washington)
http://courses.washington.edu/bonephys/opbmd.html

Mayo Clinic - DXA test
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bone-density-tests/WO00024

National Osteoporosis Foundation - Are you at Risk?
http://www.nof.org/prevention/risk.htm

Bone Density Testing for Osteoporosis Awareness (from Australia -
note start testing at 40)
http://www.bonedensitytesting.com.au/

Reading Food Labels for Calcium content
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html

Community Partners

The Bone Welness Centre

Citahealth - Total Health Management

Crossfit BC - Forging elite fitness

Find Private Clinics - Directory for locating quality private clinics and health care providers across Canada.

Fitness Goop - fitness, health and wellness info

Lonni Farmer - Registered Massage Therapy in Gastown

One Fit Mom - Paleo and primal parenting blog

Take 2 Personal Training - Sidney, BC

Urban Evolution Personal Training

Urban Recreation - Organized sports and social events in Vancouver

Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness