- cross-posted to:
- youshouldknow@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- youshouldknow@lemmy.world
The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index.
The body mass index has long been criticized as a flawed indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support: the body roundness index.
If a person is obese by BMI and the weight is actually muscle it’s obvious to everyone. They’re either in fantastic shape or they’re a powerlifter (all of who know the health risks of the amount of fat they’re carrying). BMI isn’t wildy off in ways that will surprise a doctor.
Have you read the article’s part about diabetes?
Yes; I’m not saying that BRI isn’t better.