{"id":226135,"date":"2023-10-20T15:38:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/?p=226135"},"modified":"2025-03-17T12:48:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T12:48:29","slug":"blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Body Composition Scan Show?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;50px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; ul_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">From smart scales at home to BEI body composition scales at the gym,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> there\u2019s an increased awareness of the importance of body composition for our health and fitness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This is good news \u2013 when compared to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/what-is-body-composition-3495614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">limited calculations such as BMI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, body composition measurements give us a more nuanced look at a person\u2019s health and fitness. Plus, research has shown that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ageing\/article\/41\/5\/677\/47347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">healthy body composition can increase lifespan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, in part by reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">But what is a \u201chealthy\u201d body composition, and what does it look like for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A body composition scan is the most accurate method of assessing your body composition and can be used alongside other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-the-power-of-health-and-fitness-testing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">health and fitness tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> to access a wealth of data about well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_body_composition_scan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">What is a body composition scan?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/#How_does_a_DEXA_scan_work_for_body_composition\" >How does a DEXA scan work for body composition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/#Are_body_composition_scans_accurate\" >Are body composition scans accurate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/#What_does_a_full_body_composition_scan_show\" >What does a full body composition scan show?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/#Fat_mass\" >Fat mass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/#Lean_mass\" >Lean mass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/#Bone_mineral_density\" >Bone mineral density<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/#Android-to-gynoid_ratio\" >Android-to-gynoid ratio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-what-does-a-body-composition-scan-show\/#Understand_your_body_composition_with_a_DEXA_scan_at_My_Vital_Metrics\" >Understand your body composition with a DEXA scan at My Vital Metrics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A body composition scan, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/services\/dexa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">DEXA scan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, is an imaging test that gives an in-depth analysis of your body composition, including fat, muscle, and bone density.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The DEXA is the gold standard for body composition testing, making use of the same medical-grade technology as you would find in a hospital bone density scan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_DEXA_scan_work_for_body_composition\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">How does a DEXA scan work for body composition?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">DEXA stands for dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. While the name might sound complicated, the scan is simple: two low-level X-ray beams are passed over the length of the body. The test takes around 8-9 minutes for both body composition and bone density testing and is safe, precise, and reliable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Since different body tissues such as muscle, fat, and bone absorb X-rays at different rates, the DEXA scan can build a precise body composition map by examining the rates of absorption in different areas of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_body_composition_scans_accurate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Are body composition scans accurate?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In short, yes. A DEXA scan is a precise and reliable measure of body composition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">With a standard error of just 1-2%, DEXA is more accurate than other measures such as skinfold measures and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), both of which can have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysportscience.com\/post\/body-composition-methods-validity-and-reliability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">errors of up to 5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">To view a full comparison of body composition tests including bioelectrical impedance analysis and skinfold measures, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/blog-the-power-of-health-and-fitness-testing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">ultimate guide to health and fitness testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_full_body_composition_scan_show\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">What does a full body composition scan show?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A DEXA scan report gives an extremely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/the-full-details-of-a-dexa-scan-report\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">detailed breakdown of body composition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Let\u2019s take a look at the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">four main metrics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> that a DEXA body composition scan shows: fat mass, lean mass, bone mineral content, and the android: gynoid ratio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fat_mass\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Fat mass<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">One of the metrics that many individuals seeking a body composition scan are most interested in is their body fat percentage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Unlike other body composition technologies, what\u2019s great about a DEXA scan is the level of insight we can offer into body fat, including its type, location, and how it tends to be stored in your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A DEXA scan can offer a detailed analysis of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 600;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Body fat mass<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: Total mass of fat on your body, including both subcutaneous and visceral fat (measured in grams)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Body fat percentage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: Body fat mass as a percentage of total mass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 600;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Visceral adipose tissue (VAT)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: The amount of visceral fat in your body (measured in grams, cm\u00b2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, or cm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">\u00b3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Android to gynoid ratio<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: A descriptor of where fat tends to be stored in your body (described as a ratio)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/how-to-reduce-visceral-body-fat-hidden-fat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Visceral fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> \u2013 also known as \u201chidden fat\u201d \u2013 is fat that\u2019s stored in the abdominal cavity and wraps around our body\u2019s organs, such as the liver and intestines. Unlike subcutaneous fat, which is located under the skin and can be measured using skinfold measures, visceral fat isn\u2019t visible\/able to be grabbed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Visceral fat also tends to carry a greater risk than subcutaneous fat and is linked to a higher risk of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2658023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">developing Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17110092\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This is why understanding not only how <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">much<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> fat is stored in the body, but <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">where<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> it is stored, is so important to assessing our health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lean_mass\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Lean mass<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The second element of body composition that a DEXA can accurately measure is lean mass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Lean mass includes the total amount of muscle mass, as well as tissues such as organs. When lean mass is added to BMC (bone mineral content), we can gain a measurement of the total amount of fat-free mass in the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 600;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Lean mass<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: Total quantity of muscle mass + other tissues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Fat-free mass<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: Lean mass + BMC (bone mineral content)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 600;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Lean mass index<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: Lean mass\/height\u00b2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">As well as measuring these metrics for the body as a whole, a DEXA scan also takes measurements for 6 specific body areas: the left arm, right arm, trunk, left leg, right leg, and head. This can be particularly useful for highlighting any muscular imbalances in the body, which would be indicated by more than a 10% lean mass difference on the left and right sides of the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bone_mineral_density\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Bone mineral density<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Within medical contexts, a DEXA scan is often used to calculate bone mineral content to assess for osteoporosis risk. A body composition scan can be performed with or without this essential <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/services\/dexa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">test for bone health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, depending on your specific goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/bone-health-and-how-to-keep-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bone mineral density<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> is a measure of how much calcium your bones have relative to their overall size. This is calculated as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; padding-left: 80px;\"><strong><br \/>Bone Mineral Density (BMD) = Weight of bones (g) \/ Size of bones (cm\u00b2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The DEXA scan can give you the following metrics:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 600;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Bone mineral content (BMC)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Total bone weight (in grams)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 600;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Bone mineral density (BMD)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: BMC\/size of bones (in g\/cm\u00b2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 600;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Z-score<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Bone density compared to your age, sex, and ethnicity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 600;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">T-score<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: For those over the age of 40, bone density compared to a healthy 30-year-old<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">This information can help to identify a risk of osteopenia or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/osteoporosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">osteoporosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, indicating that seeking a formal diagnosis might benefit you. It can also help highlight certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/osteoporosis\/prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">lifestyle changes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> that might be beneficial, such as increasing nutritional sources of calcium, magnesium, and vitamins K2, D3, and C in the diet, and tailoring your exercise regime to improve bone health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android-to-gynoid_ratio\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Android-to-gynoid ratio<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">As mentioned earlier, the android-to-gynoid ratio (A\/G ratio) is a descriptive measurement of where body fat is stored.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Android<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: Fat stored in the abdomen and midsection, as in an \u201capple\u201d body shape, which is more common in men and those with higher levels of testosterone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Gynoid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">: Fat stored in the hips, thighs, and bottom, as in a \u201cpear\u201d body shape, which is more common in women and those with higher levels of oestrogen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The android\/gynoid ratio is simply the android fat divided by the gynoid fat. This number<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> (which typically falls within an approximate range of 0.5-1.5)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> is used to describe the way your body tends to store fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">While this ratio isn\u2019t something that we\u2019re able to change in any significant way without altering our hormonal makeup, it can serve as a useful means of understanding how (and where) we will lose or gain fat first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_your_body_composition_with_a_DEXA_scan_at_My_Vital_Metrics\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Understand your body composition with a DEXA scan at My Vital Metrics<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/services\/dexa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">DEXA scan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> is the most accurate type of body composition analysis, offering actionable insights based on your fat mass, lean mass, bone health, and more.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">To book a body composition scan or schedule your free fitness and nutritional consultation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">reach out to My Vital Metrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From smart scales at home to BEI body composition scales at the gym, there\u2019s an increased awareness of the importance of body composition for our health and fitness.\u00a0 This is good news \u2013 when compared to limited calculations such as BMI, body composition measurements give us a more nuanced look at a person\u2019s health and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":226336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[38,12,59],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-226135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-body-comp","category-dexa","category-health-and-fitness-testing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226135","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=226135"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226135\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":803184,"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/226135\/revisions\/803184"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/226336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=226135"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=226135"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myvitalmetrics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=226135"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}