UM: Body Fat

CNN reports on a study published this week in the journal Pediatrics that suggests neck circumference might be an effective way to measure body fat. The article quotes the study’s lead author, Olubukola Nafiu, a UM assistant professor of pediatric anesthesia: “To tell you that your neck is wide, these are some of the risks associated to it — that we feel people would be able to relate to it better than BMI (body mass index).” [Source]