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

Meghitt, békés karácsonyt és egészségben, sikerekben gazdag, boldog új évet kívánunk!