Pignet Index or Body Build Index is an index used for evaluation of body build. It was suggested in 1901 by
Maurice–Charles–Joseph Pignet, who was a
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Pignet Index is expressed by formula:
[Bhattacharya K, Bharati P, Gupta R & Basu A (1981). A study on diet and nutritional anthropometry of the population of Mirpur, District Midnapore, West Bengal. Collgm Antropolgm 5: 51-58.]
Stature in cm - (weight in kg + chest circumference in cm)
Body build according to this index is noted as:
*Very sturdy: <10
*Sturdy: 10-15
*Good: 16-20
*Average: 21-25
*Weak: 26-30
*Very weak: 31-35
*Poor: >36
References
Classification of obesity
Anthropometry
Biological anthropology