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Waist-to-hip ratio
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Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is the ratio of your waist circumference to your hip circumference
(calculated by dividing the waist circumference by the hip circumference). WHR is
a measurement tool that looks at the proportion of fat stored on your waist, and
hips and buttocks. Weight concentrated around the middle is often referred to as
an “apple” shape; whereas, weight concentrated around your hips is referred to as
a “pear” shape. The waist-hip ratio is one of the indicators of obesity- related
diseases. The risk of heart disease among overweight people depends on the part
where fats are stored.
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Healthy WHR ratio for
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Women is:
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0.8 or lower
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Men is:
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1.0 or lower
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Source: The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney
Diseases (NIDDK)
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Waist to hip ratio calculator:
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