BMI is outdated. New index can tell you more about your health – Health
Body mass index (BMI) has long been used as a standard tool for assessing weight and health risks, but its effectiveness has been questioned, Sports.kz reports with reference to the Championship.
In recent years, BMI has been criticized for not taking into account important factors such as the distribution of fat and muscle mass, writes Verywell Health.
The new body roundness index (BRI) is now starting to gain popularity. It includes measurements of the waist and hips to more accurately assess fat distribution and, research shows, may be a better predictor of disease risk and mortality than BMI.
Despite promising results, IOT has not yet become a widely used tool in clinical practice. Experts emphasize that further research is needed so that this index can…
