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Waist-to-Hip
Ratio Guide
You can identify whether your weight is generally healthy
or harmful by determining your waist-to-hip ratio. To do this,
measure the circumference of your hips at the widest part
of your buttocks. Then measure your waist at its smallest
circumference, which is usually just above the navel. To calculate
the ratio, divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement:
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Waist
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= waist-to-hip
ratio (WHR)
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Hip
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For women, a WHR of 0.8 or
greater is indicative of an "apple" shape, with more fat carried
around the middle. A WHR less than 0.8 is indicative of a
"pear" shape, with weight more concentrated around the hips
and buttocks. "Apples" face greater health risks than "pears."
For men, a WHR of 1.0 or greater indicates an apple shape,
and similar health risks apply.
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