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Free Bone Density Scan

Did you know that bone loss can start as early as age 30, but bone density test are not usually covered by insurance? Visit Whole Foods Market and have your bone density measured in under 1 minute.  Learn more about lifestyle, diet and nutrition choices you can make to protect your health. Don't miss this opportunity because knowledge is power.

The Achilles Ultrasound machine is a screening tool used to guage fracture risk.  It measures your heel through ultrasound technology with no X-ray/radiation exposure.  You will receive printed test results to share with your doctore including:

T-score: compares your bone density to that of a young adult at peak bone strength

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Z-score: compare your results to people of the same age as you

For more information, go to www.boneiq.com.

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Call the store or  speak to a Whole Body team member to register.  Appointments can also be made on-line.

Walk-ins will be accepted as time permits.

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