What is BAI and how does it differ from BMI?

BAI uses hip circumference and height rather than weight, making it potentially more reflective of actual adiposity. It directly estimates body fat percentage without a scale.

BAI has shown moderate accuracy against DEXA in some populations but performs inconsistently across ethnicities. It is useful as a supplementary index alongside other measures.

What BAI values indicate excess fat?

For men: 8-19% is low, 20-25% acceptable, 26-37% obese. For women: 21-32% is acceptable, above 38% is obese. These ranges are age-dependent.

Body Adiposity Index (BAI) Calculator

Calculate Body Adiposity Index: BAI = (hip_cm / height_m^1.5) - 18. Provides a direct estimate of body fat % without body weight.

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