Body Composition Laboratory
About the Lab
The Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (ENRG) Body Composition Laboratory contains various methods of measuring body composition. The lab is capable of measuring body water through bioimpedance analysis (BIA) and bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS), whole body circumference values via Fit3D, and body density through underwater weighing (and, soon, through air displacement plethysmography aka BodPod). The lab is also equipped with a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) machine for three-compartment analysis of body composition (fat mass, lean mass, and bone mass). These various testing methods can be combined to provide in-depth body composition analysis including a highly-accurate 4-compartment model which determines fat mass, body water, protein, and bone mineral content.
BodPod Device
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Device
Fit3D Device
Hydrostatic Weighing Tank
Join Our Team
Our faculty are always interested in hearing from potential students! Feel free to reach out to associated faculty listed on the Exercise Science and Performance Nutrition Ph.D. webpage.
Undergraduate students looking to get involved with the lab should reach out to Exercise Science faculty to inquire about research opportunities.