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To determine if you have a healthy waist to hip ratio, use a measuring tape to measure the circumference of your hips at the widest part of your buttocks. Then measure your waist at the smaller circumference of your natural waist, usually just above the belly button.
To determine the ratio, use the calculator below or, divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement.
Research shows that people with "apple-shaped" bodies (with more weight around the waist) face more health risks than those with "pear-shaped" bodies who carry more weight around the hips.
Calculate your waist to hip ratio now:
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Health Risk Based Solely on WHR
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0.95 or below
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0.80 or below
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Low Risk
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0.96 to 1.0
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0.81 to 0.85
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Moderate Risk
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1.0+
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0.85+
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High Risk
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The information on this web site is provided as a public service only.
Randy Pollak is not, nor does he claim to be, a doctor, a nutritionist, nor a dietitian. The only safe diet or fitness plan is the one you discuss with your personal physician. The information on this web site is not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice in diagnosing or treating a health problem.
Please consult your health care advisor about your health care concerns.
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