Importance of waist line and waist/hip ratio . . .

Measuring of the waist size at the level
of the navel when the abdomen is at
relaxed state gives a better indication
of whether there is too much fat around
the abdomen.
















To stay in low risk category:
The waist / hip ratio for female is to be
less than 0.8.

The waist / hip ratio for male is to be
less than 1.0.