Waist Size Recommendations
|
Waist Size |
Men |
Women |
|
Low Risk |
<35 in. |
<32 in. |
|
Moderate Risk |
35 – 40 in. |
32 – 34.5 in. |
|
High Risk |
>40 in. |
>34.5 in. |
Because it correlates well with how much fat is being stored within the abdominal wall, waist size may be the single most reliable indicator of risk for diabetes and heart disease.
For the purpose of standardization, measure your waist around your belly button with your abdomen relaxed, regardless of where your actual waist is.
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