What is Body Volume Index?
The Body Volume Index (BVI) is a revolutionary new method of accurately measuring body shape for obesity. In time it is expected that the data can also be used to identify risk indicators for some clinical conditions. Under development since January 2000, Body Volume Index was launched publicly in March 2007 and using a 3D scanner, measures weight distribution by body segment. The BVI scanner is designed to measure human body volume and in particular the part volumes of the human body.
Body Volume Index differentiates between patients of the same BMI by calculating the part body volumes of the body and the body fat percentages of each body section. BVI will measure the body fat percentage of people based on extensive Body Composition data accounting for age, gender and ethnicity. Body Volume Index can:
- measure a patient in less than 7 seconds without radiation and is non invasive
- distinguish between body shapes of people with the same BMI rating
- track a patient over time to assess changes in their weight and fat distribution
- create a health risk indicator by combining a person’s 3D shape with their medical stats and data such as age, gender and blood test results
- automatically extract BMI, Waist Circumference and Waist to Hip ratio
- allow automatic diagnosis of national or international obesity statistics.
The Body Volume Index Scanner uses unique patented body volume imaging technology to measure the patient. For more information, please visit www.bodyvolume.com