Body Composition Analysis

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Understand Your Body Beyond the Number on the Scale

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A Body Composition Analysis uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) technology. This fast, non-invasive scan delivers the most precise and comprehensive assessment of body composition currently available.

A Body Composition Analysis is considered the gold standard for measuring:

  • Body fat percentage
  • Muscle mass
  • Visceral fat (fat surrounding internal organs)

Affordable, High-Value Insight
This highly accurate evaluation of your body composition is available for $99, making advanced health data accessible and affordable.

Why Choose a Body Composition Analysis?

  • Assess and Monitor Fitness Progress – Ideal for athletes and active individuals who want to measure changes in muscle development, strength, and balance over time.
  • Customize Health and Wellness Goals – Use detailed data to fine-tune nutrition and exercise strategies.
  • Support Bone Health – Monitor bone density and skeletal muscle to help address age-related changes.
  • Identify Hidden Health Risks – Gain clearer insight into potential risks for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes by evaluating visceral fat levels.
  • Move Beyond BMI – Track real changes in fat and muscle, providing a more complete picture than body weight alone.

Quick, Comfortable, and Precise

  • Brief appointment – The scan typically takes about five minutes.
  • Safe and non-invasive – Radiation exposure is minimal.
  • Immediate results – You’ll receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report with color-coded images right after your scan.

Your Results Include Detailed Information On:

  • Lean mass versus fat mass
  • Regional body composition (arms, legs, trunk, hips, and abdomen)
  • Bone density measurements
  • Estimated metabolic rate

Who Can Benefit From a Body Composition Analysis?

  • Athletes and fitness-focused individuals
  • Weight management and nutrition clients
  • Anyone interested in improving overall health or gaining deeper insight into their body

Preparing for the Most Accurate Results

  • Avoid calcium supplements for 24 hours prior to the scan
  • Refrain from eating or intense exercise for 4–6 hours beforehand
  • Stay normally hydrated and empty your bladder and bowels before the exam

Orders, Scheduling, and Payment

  • A provider’s order is required (assistance is available if needed)
  • Exams are scheduled by calling our office directly
  • Insurance does not cover this service; payment is due at the time of the exam

Why Body Composition Matters

A Body Composition Analysis tells a far more meaningful story than the scale alone. While weight may fluctuate, a scale cannot distinguish between fat, muscle, and bone. This analysis goes beyond weight and traditional BMI to accurately show how fat is distributed throughout your body—providing clarity that numbers on a scale simply can’t offer.

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Contact RCI

RCI Imaging Center
1948 First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Hours: Monday – Friday,
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 319-364-0121
Toll Free: 800-747-0121
Fax: 319-364-5684

For billing and
insurance questions:

RCI Business Services
1956 First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Hours: Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: 319-832-1735
Toll Free: 800-747-9729
Fax: 319-832-1747

Payment
mailing address:

Radiology Consultants of Iowa
PO Box 338
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406