Body Mass Index (BMI) is a key tool for assessing weight categories and potential health risks, estimating body fat based on height and weight. While not always precise, it helps identify individuals ...
New research points to a better way to measure obesity than body mass index. Body mass index was first developed in 1832 and has been the standard way to estimate a person’s body fat since the 1980s.
Share on Pinterest A recent study finds people with a high or low Body Roundness Index have an increased risk of death. Zing Images/Getty Images Body Roundness Index is a novel body composition ...