2.3. Bone Measurements by Dual-Energy X ray Absorptiometry
Fracture
Body composition was assessed with DXA. DXA examination, performed by the same health care professionals each visit, was conducted using the Lunar iDXA ME +210575 (GE Healthcare, Chicago, IL, USA). DXA was used to determine bone mineral density (BMD) and T score at each body site; DXA was also used to determine body composition (lean mass, fat mass, visceral fat, and fat percentage). Fracture risk assessment was determined using the FRAX tool (