As health monitoring evolves, digital anthropometry, particularly through Fit3D’s body scanning technology, is reshaping how we understand body shape and health risks. This review highlights the role of body circumference metrics—like waist-to-hip ratio and body roundness index—as essential tools for assessing health risks, such as cardiometabolic disease. Limb measurements also play a critical role, helping gauge muscle health and nutritional status, valuable in both clinical settings and fitness applications.

Recent technological developments in 3D optical imaging have made tracking these measurements easier and more precise than ever, enabling clinicians to capture changes in body shape over time and observe the shifts in typical body phenotypes, such as the classic "apple" and "pear" shapes. Studies reveal that body shapes in Europe have evolved in recent decades, signaling increased risks for certain conditions. Through Fit3D’s cutting-edge scanning, users can monitor health with more frequency and accuracy, aiding proactive health management and personalized fitness tracking.

In the future, digital anthropometry holds promise for refining health insights with "e-tape" measurements, which could better visualize and assess individual health trajectories over time. As this field advances, Fit3D continues to lead with affordable, accessible solutions that make health insights more attainable for all.

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Year: 2022

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