Detecting Body Mass Index from a Facial Photograph in Lifestyle Intervention

This study aimed to identify whether a research participant’s body-mass index (BMI) can be correctly identified from their facial image (photograph) in order to improve data capturing in dissemination and implementation research. Facial BMI (fBMI) was measured using an algorithm formulated...

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Main Authors: Makenzie L. Barr, Guodong Guo, Sarah E. Colby, Melissa D. Olfert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Technologies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7080/6/3/83