171. Bones and Visceral Fat, What Do You Need to Know?

In our chat, Dr. Ben White dives into why DEXA scans are agame-changer for understanding body composition, going beyond the usual BMI. He breaks down how these scans give us a full picture by measuring bone density, visceral fat, and lean mass. We also talk about why strength training is crucial, especially for women after menopause, to keep bones strong and healthy. Plus, Dr. White stresses the importance of keeping an eye on body composition to catch any health issues early on.Dr. White is a residency trained and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist physical therapist, husband, father, and general nerd. He is in private practice for physical therapy and as of last year opened up the first and only Dexa Scan body composition testing facility in North East Ohio, DexaFit Cleveland. You can find him at www://cleveland.dexafit.com and on Instagram at Dexafit Cleveland