3.2.1: Part B1- Waist circumference

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    Part B1: Waist circumference- This is more limiting because the relative size of the individual is not considered. Guidelines of a waist circumference (in.) of 35” for women, and 40” for men is the cut-off point for low vs high risk of metabolic diseases. This cut off suggests “no middle ground” which is not uncommon for many medically related criteria. Waist circumference predicts cardiovascular disease risk better than BMIs.

    Waist-to-hip Ratio

    Figure 2x: This chart displays the cardiovascular disease risk category vs the waist circumference in cm or in. for males and females. Height is not considered in this measure.

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