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[DEXA Scans] How to Test, Analyze, and Optimize Body Composition w/ Alan Kenny, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #736

Feb 28, 2024

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Listen to performance nutritionist Alan Kenny discuss the importance of DEXA scans in evaluating body composition and health indicators. Explore topics such as the role of visceral fat in health, analyzing DEXA scan reports, optimizing health through tailored interventions, and assessing body composition for targeted supplements and nutrition plans. Gain insights on the precision of DEXA scans and their implications for holistic health management.

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DEXA scans provide comprehensive insights into body composition and health imbalances.

Visceral fat levels are crucial indicators of overall health, with specific values indicating health risks.

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Importance of DEXA Scan for Body Composition Analysis

DEXA scans are highlighted as a crucial tool in understanding body composition, such as body fat percentage, muscle mass, and bone mineral density. It is emphasized that DEXA scans provide comprehensive insights into an individual's physical makeup and highlight any potential health imbalances.

Encouraging Single Leg Strength Training

00:30

Tracking Calories for Body Composition Modification

00:44

Introduction

5min

Exploring the Role of Visceral Fat in Health and Disease

3min

Analyzing DEXA scan report for Body Composition and Health Indicators

4min

Health Optimization Program and Body Composition Analysis Discussion

6min

Assessing Body Composition with DEXA Scans

24min

Exploring DEXA Scans for Body Composition Analysis and Interpretation

4min

Alan Kenny is a performance nutritionist with over 10 years experience supporting teams, athletes and executives to optimize their health.

Holding a degree in Exercise Science and a Masters in Sports Nutrition, Alan has also lectured at University level in Ireland and currently heads a performance lab in an executive medical clinic in Vancouver, Canada. His work here is focused on optimizing health over a person’s lifespan using modern tools such as blood-work analysis, VO2 and DEXA scans.

He also runs his own virtual nutrition consultancy and acts as a nutrition consultant for the University of British Columbia Sports Medicine Clinic, where he sees people to assess their dietary habits and body composition/bone density through DEXA and nutrition consultations.

Alan has also previously worked as Head of Science & Education EMEA at Glanbia Performance Nutrition, the parent company of industry leaders in the Sports Nutrition Supplementation category such as Optimum Nutrition and BSN.

When not working, he can be found playing soccer, doing BJJ or exploring the great outdoors that Vancouver offers with his wife and two young daughters.

Work With Allen Kenny

Website: www.alankennynutrition.com

Instagram - @akennynutrition

Anders Varner on Instagram

Doug Larson on Instagram

Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Alan Kenny - Preventum: Personalized Health Care | LinkedIn