Could the Body Roundness Index One Day Replace the BMI?
Kate Schweitzer
Abstract
This Medical News article discusses a newer measure for assessing health risks associated with fat than the body mass index, and the likelihood of it being adopted in clinical settings.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBody mass indexBody Shape IndexIndex (typography)Body volume indexRoundness (object)Measure (data warehouse)GerontologyFat massClassification of obesityInternal medicineData miningWorld Wide WebComputer scienceGeometryMathematicsNutrition and Health in AgingBody Composition Measurement Techniques