What should I know 1: Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Formula: Waist / Hip.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Assess your health risk based on fat distribution.
This ratio helps determine if you carry more weight around your middle (apple shape) or hips (pear shape).
Details
- Formula: Waist / Hip.
- Risky thresholds: Men >0.90, Women >0.85.
- Apple shapes may face higher metabolic risks.
- Helps track fat distribution changes over time.
- Useful for identifying metabolic syndrome risks.
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Method note
This tool produces estimates from common formulas. Results are informational and should not be used on their own for diagnosis or treatment decisions.
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What should I know 2: Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Risky thresholds: Men >0.90, Women >0.85.
What should I know 3: Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Apple shapes may face higher metabolic risks.
What should I know 4: Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Helps track fat distribution changes over time.
What should I know 5: Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Useful for identifying metabolic syndrome risks.