Science and technology is extraordinary, especially when it comes to understanding the body. Several forms of body composition analysis testing have been developed over time that provide a glimpse into the body’s tissue makeup. Hydrostatic weighing is an early...
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How to Age Gracefully with a Healthy Body Composition
Getting older – it’s something most of us dread. It seems as our number in age creeps up, so do new aches, pains, and wrinkles. Health is one of the most important factors in aging gracefully, from maintaining muscle mass, keeping bones strong and having good...
Client Spotlight: Michelle, Houston, TX
At Composition ID, we take pride in helping our clients reach their goals. This week, we’re spotlighting our Houston client Michelle. She is a wife, a busy mother of two boys and a teacher who loves CrossFit. She is always on-the-go and often travels for her son’s...
What is a Nutrition Coach and Why do you Need One?
Most health goals, whether it be changing body composition, improving athletic performance, or increasing energy, are hugely reliant on feeding the body proper nutrients. But there’s noise in the industry. Each new fad diet or nutrition hack promises to bring rapid...
Client Spotlight: Lezlie, Houston, TX
At Composition ID, we take pride in helping our clients reach their goals. We’d like to spotlight our client Lezlie: a wife, mother of 3, CrossFitter, business-owner, and self-professed data nerd. Lezlie joined us during a nutrition challenge hosted by a Houston...
How to Read DEXA Scan Results
What differentiates a DEXA scan from any other body composition test is the amount of specific and thorough data that is produced from a standard report. Whether you’ve had multiple scans or are anticipating scheduling your first appointment, it is helpful to...
Our Nutritionist’s Top 4 Tips for Dining Out in Houston
Nutrition plans and dining out don't always coexist smoothly. But they can with a little bit of effort and planning. Kayla Newnam, Composition ID Houston's Certified Dietician Nutritionist, reveals her top 4 tips for staying healthy while dining out in Houston TX....
Where can I get a DEXA Scan in Washington, DC?
The DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia) area is home to some of the healthiest communities in the nation. The American College of Sports Medicine ranked Arlington, Virginia #1 healthiest city in the nation, while Washington, DC was ranked #3 – and for good reason. With fitness...
Dietician Insights: The Good and Bad of “Fad Diets”
You are not alone in your frustration around competing nutritional information. We are bombarded daily with new studies, articles, testimonials and blogs related to new findings in diets and weight loss. Asa House, a dietician at Composition ID Baltimore compares the...