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Disclaimer:Remember, the below given ratios serve as general indicators for health assessments, and it's advisable to always consult with healthcare professionals for a comprehensive health assessment.
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The waist to height ratio (WHtR) calculator figures out the waist-to-height ratio, which is the measure of fat on body and risk for certain diseases. This calculator assesses the current ratio and makes lifestyle changes to improve their health.
The waist-to-height ratio is a measure of abdominal obesity. This type of body fat, also called visceral fat. It can help identify people at higher risk for heart and metabolic problems, regardless of age
To calculate the WHtR you need to follow the below formula:
Waist-to-Height Ratio = Waist Circumference / Height
It is calculated by dividing the waist circumference by the height.
The waist-height ratio is important to measure because it determines abdominal obesity. Research has shown that having a waist to height ratio of 0.5 or higher is associated with an increased risk of health problems such as heart disease, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and stroke.
The higher waist-height ratio is associated with the higher risk of obesity-related cardiovascular diseases and a lower ratio is linked to a decreased risk. Additionally, it is a better predictor than BMI (Body Mass Index) alone.
Healthy Body Weight to Height Ratio:
Calculate Waist-to height ratio of a man, his waist circumference is 92 cm and height is 182 cm?
Solution:
Put these values into the formula:
WHtR = ( Waist circumference / Height )
= 92 / 182
= 0.51
Let’s take a look, what you have to do!
WHtR Value | Health Classification |
---|---|
0.34 and below | Extremely Slim |
0.35 to 0.42 | Slim |
0.43 to 0.52 | Healthy |
0.53 to 0.57 | Overweight |
0.58 to 0.62 | Highly Overweight |
0.63 and above | Morbidly Obese |
WHtR Value | Health Classification |
---|---|
0.34 and below | Extremely Slim |
0.35 to 0.41 | Slim |
0.42 to 0.48 | Healthy |
0.49 to 0.53 | Overweight |
0.54 to 0.57 | Highly Overweight |
0.58 and above | Morbidly Obese |
Between 0.4 to 0.49
Research shows that a ratio of 0.5 to 0.59 may cause to increase health risks while of 0.6 or more puts people at the highest risk of disease.
According to experts, the ideal waist size should be less than 40 inches around for men, and less than 35 inches for women. If it’s larger than that, then you should have to consult to your health care provider to know what your next steps are, including losing excess flab!