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Waist
to Hip Ratio Calculator
To determine if you have a healthy waist
to hip ratio (WHR) use a tape measure to measure
the circumference of your hips at the widest
part of your buttocks. Then measure your waist
at the smaller circumference of your natural
waist, usually just above the belly button.
To
determine the ratio, divide your waist measurement
by your hip measurement. Or you can use
this calculator above to determine the ratio
for you.
Research
shows that people with "apple-shaped"
bodies (with more weight around the waist) face
more health risks such as diabetes, high cholesterol,
and heart disease than those with "pear-shaped"
bodies who carry more weight around the hips.
The following WHR indicate an increase in health
risks.
WHR
Male
> .95
Female
> .80
The
same conditions are more prevalent in people
with the following waist measurements.
Waist
Circumference
Male
> 40 inches
Female
> 35 inches
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