Abdominal Assessment (IMAGE) Brown University Caption Researchers used a dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scanner at Memorial Hospital to precisely measure fat tissue in study volunteers. Credit Michael Cohea/Brown University Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.