waist to hip ratio
Do you know your ratio? Your waist-to-hip ratio is important to know for more reasons than just aesthetics. It’s a good indicator of your chances of developing a health problem in the future. Here’s how to measure it and why you should.
When you visit a health care professional, they probably measure your BMI and document it in the chart. Yet, BMI isn’t the best measure of weight-related health risks. Here are three tests that are better than BMI.
Think you’re healthy because your weight is normal? According to a new study, that’s not necessarily the case. If you store too much fat around your waist and tummy region, your risk of health problems may be the same as someone who’s obese. Find out more about the link between waist and belly fat and health problems and what you can do to lower your risk.
Are you apple-shaped or shaped more like a pear? It’s important to know since your body type says something about your risk for future health problems. Find out how to determine whether you’re an apple or a pear, what it means and whether it’s possible to change your shape.
It’s just as important to know your waist-to-hip ratio as it is to know your weight or BMI. If you fall into the apple category, it’s time to take a closer look at your diet and start exercising.
