The Body Roundness Index (B.R.I.) is emerging as an alternative to the Body Mass Index (B.M.I.), offering a more accurate assessment of health risks related to fat distribution. Unlike B.M.I., which considers height and weight, B.R.I. factors in height and waist size, providing better insights into central obesity and associated health risks like diabetes and heart disease. Studies show B.R.I. could be a better predictor of mortality, particularly linked to abdominal fat, and it addresses B.M.I.’s limitations in accounting for muscle mass and body shape.
Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.? (The New York Times)
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