A recent study highlights the Fit3D ProScanner's accuracy and practicality for clinical use in tracking body composition in children and teens, making it an affordable, safe, and efficient alternative to DXA scans. Conducted as part of the Shape Up! Kids study, the research compared Fit3D's three-dimensional optical (3DO) imaging capabilities with traditional DXA scans across 181 children and adolescents aged 5-17. Results showed that Fit3D measurements of fat mass, fat-free mass, and body fat percentage were strongly correlated with DXA results, demonstrating the scanner’s high accuracy and precision. Moreover, Fit3D offers a quick, radiation-free scan, ideal for regular assessments in clinical and research settings.

While DXA remains slightly more precise, especially for fine-grain changes in body composition, Fit3D’s ease of use, quick setup, and lower cost (approximately $10,000 compared to DXA's higher costs) make it a practical choice for frequent monitoring. The study suggests Fit3D could become a valuable tool for early health interventions by allowing healthcare providers to monitor body composition changes efficiently over time, helping to combat childhood obesity and other metabolic health issues.

Key Highlights:

• Accuracy & Precision: Fit3D’s estimates for fat mass and body composition were closely aligned with DXA, especially useful in tracking health in younger populations.
• Cost Efficiency: Fit3D is a low-cost alternative to DXA, offering significant savings without compromising on valuable data accuracy.
• Safe & Accessible: The scanner is radiation-free and easy to use, promoting safer, more frequent assessments.

Conclusion: Fit3D stands out as a clinically relevant, budget-friendly option for pediatric body composition monitoring, expanding access to essential health data in a practical, child-friendly way.

Year 2019
Link https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.22637
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