What Does a T-Score Mean? | How to Read Your DEXA Scan Results

If you’ve ever had a bone density test, you’ve probably seen a mysterious number called a T-score on your DEXA scan results. But what does that number actually mean—and should you be worried?

In this episode of Say Yes! to Chocolate, Dr. Becky and Sara break it down in plain English:
🍫 What a T-score really measures (and how it’s calculated)
🍫 The “stoplight system” to understand if you’re in the green, yellow, or red zone
🍫 The difference between T-scores, Z-scores, and BMD (bone mineral density)
🍫 Why a negative number doesn’t always mean bad news
🍫 Simple steps to protect and strengthen your bones

Whether your results say osteopenia, osteoporosis, or normal bone density, this video will help you understand what those numbers mean for your health—and what you can do next.

00:00 Introduction to T Scores and DEXA Scans
01:24 Understanding T Scores
03:00 Interpreting T Scores and Bone Density
06:12 Z Scores and Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
10:03 Practical Steps for Bone Health
15:26 Conclusion and Next Steps

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