Body roundness may be a better risk indicator than BMI

Body roundness may be a better risk indicator than BMI …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that body roundness may be a better indicator of health in some cases. Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe body mass index (BMI) considers the height-weight relationship as a health indicator, while the body roundness index (BRI) measures abdominal body fat and height.BMI has often been criticized for not being a reliable measure of health.Meanwhile, research is ongoing about the relationship between body roundness index and health.The results of a recent study suggest that higher body roundness index trajectories may increase the risk of…

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