Body Roundness Index (BRI)
Estimates % body fat and % visceral adipose tissue (VAT).
Advice
- Higher BRI values indicate a more spherical body shape, associated with higher visceral fat and increased metabolic risk.
- Some studies have shown that a very low BRI (<3.4) is also associated with elevated all-cause mortality, particularly in individuals ≥65 years of age.
- For individuals identified with high BRI values:
- Further diagnostic screenings (e.g., lipid profile, fasting glucose) may be recommended.
- Discuss lifestyle modifications (e.g., diet, exercise).
- Regularly monitor to assess the effectiveness of interventions and changes in BRI over time.