Advertisement

What is the Body ‘Roundness’ Index?

Recent studies have found that the famous ‘Body Mass Index’ is a flawed system. Instead, we s...

Share this article

10.08 8 Oct 2024


What is the Body ‘Roundness’ Index?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

10.08 8 Oct 2024


Recent studies have found that the famous ‘Body Mass Index’ is a flawed system. Instead, we should be using a new measurement: the Body Roundness Index or BRI. Simply, the process calculates how round you are, with high and low scores being dangerous.

Joining Kieran to discuss is Diana Thomas from the US Military Academy in West Point, New York.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

Mother who lost son due to a s...

00:12:10

Mother who lost son due to a scrambler accident calls for stricter legislation

Lunchtime Live

00:12:10


Splanc Tithíocht: Shay Lally

00:55:57

Splanc Tithíocht: Shay Lally

Splanc

00:55:57


Splanc Moltaí: 30 Eanair 2026

00:08:38

Splanc Moltaí: 30 Eanair 2026

Splanc

00:08:38


Splanc Ceol: Ceol Éireannach -...

00:24:02

Splanc Ceol: Ceol Éireannach - Cá bhfuilimid i 2026?

Splanc

00:24:02