@article{Adhikari_2021, title={Reliability of BMI as an index for fattiness and obesity in active population in comparison to Endomorphy component as an index}, volume={1}, url={https://ijok.org/index.php/ijok/article/view/13}, DOI={10.34256/ijk21111}, abstractNote={<p><strong>Aim:</strong> The aim of the present study was to find out whether BMI is a reliable index for fattiness and obesity compare to endomorphy component as index. <strong>Methods:</strong> 439 males and 475 females from different countries across the world were measured over an extended period of years to 2020 for . Stretched stature, Body weight, Skinfold Thicknesses (Biceps, Triceps, Supraspinale and Calf), Girths (Arm Flexed and Tensed and Calf) and Bi-epicondylar breadth ( Humerus  and Femur). <strong>Results:</strong> Very low correlation (r = 0.18) was observed between BMI and fat % whereas high correlation ( r = 0.61, p< .05) was observed between BMI and Fat Free Mass ( FFM). correlation coefficient ( r) between BMI and Mesomorphy component was 0.79 ( p<.05). Correlation coefficient ( r) between Endomorphy and fat % was 0.86(p<.05). <strong>Conclusion</strong>: Thus from the above study, it can be concluded that, for individuals, BMI is more associated with muscularity than it is with fatness.</p>}, number={1}, journal={International Journal of Kinanthropometry}, author={Adhikari, Anup}, year={2021}, month={Dec.}, pages={78–81} }