![]() late 14c, middle" part of the body, also part" of a garment fitted for the waist, portion of a garment that covers the waist" but, due to fashion styles, often above or below it, probably from Old English wæst growth, hence, where" the body grows, from Proto-Germanic wahs-tu source also of Old English wæstm, Old Norse vöxtr, Swedish växt, Old High German wahst growth, increase, Gothic wahstus stature, Old English weaxan to" grow" see wax v, from PIE wegs, extended form of root aug 1 to" increase." |
![]() Please bear in mind that, when interpreting the results of this waist to hip ratio calculator, other factors such as muscle structure and ethnic origin should be considered. Always speak to a Doctor or health professional for advice before making any dramatic changes to your lifestyle. |
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![]() Why your waist size matters. Measuring your waist can help reduce your risk of heart and circulatory diseases, as Professor Naveed Sattar tells Senior Cardiac Nurse Emily McGrath. Why does your waist measurement matter? Waist circumference is a good measure of fat around your middle. |
![]() For example, if you are pregnant or if you have a medical condition that causes your abdomen to appear distended full or bloated, then waist measurement may be outside of the healthy parameters even if you are in good health. |
![]() an imaginary line encircling the waist between the ribs and the hips. the narrow part of a woman's' dress, etc. worn at the waist or above or below it as styles change. the line where the waist and skirt of a dress join. |
![]() 4 At the start of the study, all 44000, study volunteers were healthy, and all of them measured their waist size and hip size. After 16 years, women who had reported the highest waist sizes 35 inches or higher had nearly double the risk of dying from heart disease, compared to women who had reported the lowest waist sizes less than 28 inches. |
![]() Make sure tape is horizontal around the waist. Keep the tape snug around the waist, but not compressing the skin. Measure your waist just after you breathe out. Another way to estimate your potential disease risk is to measure your waist circumference. |
![]() Waist to Hip Ratio. Take circumference measurements in either centimeters or inches. Waist circumference is measured around the narrowest point between ribs and hips when viewed from the front after exhaling. Hip circumference is measured at the point where the buttocks is maximally extended, when viewed from the side. |
![]() Waist circumference distance around the waist is a common measure used to check for fat held around the stomach. Having extra body fat around the stomach-more than 88 cm 35 in. for women and more than 102 cm 40 in. |
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