How to Calculate Your Waist to Hip Ratio
In order to figure you Waist to Hip Ratio ( WHR ), measure the smallest section of your waist and the widest area around your hips. Divide your waist by your hips (waist / hips). A healthy woman’s ratio should not be over .8 and a health man’s should not be over 1.0. Ratio numbers above these may indicate Central Obesity which puts you at higher risk for chronic disease.
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Obesity Diseases
Central Obesity increases your risk for most life-threatening chronic diseases. It is also closely associated with many common functional health concerns.
Here are some of your risks and associated conditions.
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