Do you know how to measure your waist circumference correctly?
The graphic below will help you to learn this step by step. All you have to do is follow the instructions precisely.
Abdominal obesity increases the risk of certain chronic (e.g. cardiovascular) diseases; therefore, it is important to consider the risk associated with your results.
Risk of cardiovascular disease |
Low risk |
Medium risk |
High risk |
female |
under 80 cm |
80–88 cm |
over 88 cm |
male |
under 94 cm |
94–102 cm |
over 102 cm |
If your result indicates medium or high risk, it may be time to change certain habits and start devising a new lifestyle. Luckily, this is no mission impossible; with professional help, the right amount of resolve, and efficient work, you can achieve the desired results.
Always rely on credible sources of information, and consult a dietician or a certified nutritionist to achieve long-term results.
Reference:
Papp M. (2021) Egészség elvitelre, Semmelweis Kiadó, Budapest
Tulassay Zs. (2011) A belgyógyászat alapjai, Medicina Könyvkiadó, Budapest
Lelovics Zs., Figler M. (2008) Tápláltsági állapotot felmérő validált módszerek, Új Diéta Online 2008/5
