11 hours ago
Dr Xand on Visceral Fat
A tape measure can be a useful tool to help measure your waist circumference. The size of your waist can tell you how much fat sits around your TO MEASURE YOUR WAISTOn the side of your body, feel for your lowest rib and the top of your hip bone. Find the middle point between them. This will be roughly level with your belly the tape measure around this out naturally, do not hold your tummy in and take your measurement. Repeat it again for guidance says 'low risk' waist measurements consist of the following:For white European, black African, Middle Eastern and mixed originMen - 37 inches and belowWomen - 31.5 inches and belowFor African Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese and Japanese origin, the measurements may differ slightly. Men - 35.4 inches and belowWomen - 31.5 inches and belowRemember, these measurements are incredibly strict. Contact your GP if you're concerned. More information can be found on the British Heart Foundation website by clicking here., external
