johnyquest7 / bri.io

Body Roundness Index Calculator

Body Roundness Index (BRI) Calculator

This project is a web-based calculator for the Body Roundness Index (BRI), a measure used to assess body shape and fat distribution. The calculator features a clean, responsive interface built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, following Google's Material Design principles.

Features

• Calculate BRI based on height and waist circumference
• Toggle between metric (cm) and imperial (inches) units
• Responsive design that works on desktop and mobile devices
• Provides health recommendations based on calculated BRI
• Implements Material Design for a modern, user-friendly interface

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/bri-calculator.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd bri-calculator
   

3. Open index.html in your web browser.

Alternatively, you can host this on any web server or use GitHub Pages to make it accessible online.

Usage

1. Open the calculator in your web browser.
2. Use the toggle switch to select your preferred unit of measurement (cm or inches).
3. Enter your height and waist circumference in the provided fields.
4. Click the "Calculate BRI" button.
5. View your BRI result and the corresponding health recommendation.

BRI Interpretation

The calculator uses the following ranges to interpret BRI results:

• Normal weight: BRI < 4.0
• Overweight: 4.0 ≤ BRI < 5.0
• Obese: BRI ≥ 5.0

Please note that BRI is one of many health indicators and should be interpreted in conjunction with other measures and professional medical advice.

Contributing

Contributions to improve the calculator are welcome. Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue to discuss potential changes/additions.

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Disclaimer

This calculator is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.