What is a healthy Waist-to-Hip Ratio?
According to the WHO, a healthy WHR is strictly 0.95 or less for men and 0.80 or less for women.
Calculate your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) to assess body fat distribution and health risks according to WHO guidelines.
According to the WHO, a healthy WHR is strictly 0.95 or less for men and 0.80 or less for women.
Measure your waist at its narrowest point (usually just above the belly button) and your hips at the widest part of your buttocks.
While BMI only looks at your total weight, WHR looks at where your fat is stored. Visceral fat (stored around the waist) is much more dangerous to cardiovascular health than subcutaneous fat (stored around the hips).
An 'Apple' shape means you carry more weight around your waistline rather than your hips. This fat distribution pattern is associated with higher risks of diabetes and heart disease.
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