Can 3D optical scanning outperform BMI in predicting metabolic syndrome?

Yes—and the data proves it.

In the Shape Up! Adults study (n=501), researchers found that Styku-style 3D body scans significantly improved the ability to identify metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk—boosting prediction accuracy by 29% over BMI alone.

– AUC for BMI model: 0.819
– AUC with 3DO + demographics: 0.917
– Net reclassification improvement: 21%
– Integrated discrimination improvement: 29%

This study validates what advanced body scanners offer beyond the scale—true metabolic insight through shape and composition.