Time to ditch BMI for Body Roundness Index?
A recent study suggests that instead of BMI, we should be using something called body roundness index (BRI) to get a more accurate picture of a person’s body fat levels and predict health risk.vNews Arena Network - London - UPDATED: July 1, 2024, 08:59 PM - 6 mins read
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