Home Bone-Density Testing?

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Has anyone heard of or tried this product?

The Body Composition Analyzer (BCA)

http://www.slimstep.com/bca.htm

It purports to measure one's body fat, muscle mass,

hydration, and most relevant to CRONies, bone mass:

http://www.slimstep.com/bca-pg2.htm

It uses " advanced bio-impedance analysis. " I used

to use a similar hand-held device that tests body

fat percentage that was available for use at a

local store until my body fat dropped so low it

says it's too low to measure. The BCA can only

measure body fat down to 5%, so it's probably

not useful for body-fat measuring for CRONies.

But the possibility of a reliable means for

in-home bone-density testing is alluring.

Hydration testing might also be useful.

It sells for only $59:

http://www.shoplifestyle.com/store/product.asp?dept%5Fid=9 & pf%

5Fid=4945

Any thoughts?

http://IanGoddard.net/journal.htm

" To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals. " Ben lin

Ongoing CR monkey study update: " In the monkeys...those on

reduced feeding since the study started are dying at a rate

that is about half that of the monkeys receiving a full food

ration. " Associated Press: Eating less may extend human life.

August 1, 2002 : http://www.msnbc.com/news/788746.asp?0si=-