The single values of the bodily frame lie within a natural range of variation. The relations between those values correspond with the different (healthy) growth tendencies, which are also called bodily frame types, from the short - stout type to the tall - slim type. Besides the normal change of bodily values during the length grows there is also another individual change during the aging process [Greil-1993]. And the changes of body values go hand in hand with changes in the body composition.
To characterize the varying body values so called 5% resp. 95% percentiles are used, which are the values of a large reference group, where 5% maximum don't fall below and also 5% don't fall above [Trippo 2000] / [Stolzenberg et al. 2007]. This results in the reference ranges in the Overview of classification ranges used in the GMON.
There is no doubt, that the visceral body fat distribution corresponds with the some health risks. But there is no easy proof, it other body values correspond with overweight and all the other potential health risks.
Body values support the detailed description of the body and its composition. Their changes should always be seen in relation to moving and eating habits.
Overview of classification ranges used in the GMON