People take this simple test to see if they need to lose weight
Until this last weekend, the belly buttons were neglected. They were just somehow ... there.
Well, thanks to the navel challenge - who went viral on social media - this is no longer the case. In recent days, people around the world have published photos of themselves trying to reach an arm behind the back to touch their navel. (Go, try it.) The challenge arises from a mysterious American study (that no one has been able to locate) who says those who can complete the challenge are healthy and those who can not to needlosing weight.
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However, if you can not reach your belly button, do not transpire it. According to Isabel Smith, MS, R & D, CDN, Dietician and Associate FounderIsabel Smith Nutrition, the test is a decline in health assessment. "This test does not take into account the weight, body composition or the circumference of the size, which are three key measurements that can give a weight status image and, in some cases, an idea of the overall health status. It has more to do with the arm length and the flexibility of the shoulders, back and torso, "explains Smith, adding:" Someone, whatever weight, with flexible shoulders or long arms can be capable of Touch their belly button. The challenge should not be used. Determine if and how much weight someone should lose. "
Smith saysImc Measurements of body composition are more accurate ways to determine weight status.
