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2. Waist-to-height ratio - Wikipedia

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   The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR, [a] or WSR: waist-to-stature ratio) is the waist circumference divided by body height, both measured in the same units. WHtR is a measure of the distribution of body fat. Higher values of WHtR indicate higher risk of obesity-related cardiovascular diseases, which are correlated with abdominal obesity. [1]

3. Body proportions - Wikipedia

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   Waist-to-height ratio: the average ratio for US college competitive swimmers is 0.424 (women) and 0.428 (men); the ratios for a (US) normally healthy man or woman is 0.46–0.53 and 0.45–0.49 respectively; the ratio ranges beyond 0.63 for morbidly obese individuals. [15]

4. Waist–hip ratio - Wikipedia

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   Women with a relatively low waist-hip ratio (the hourglass figure) is commonly considered attractive. To enhance their perceived attractiveness, some women may artificially alter their apparent WHR. The methods include the use of a corset to reduce the waist size and hip and buttock padding to

5. What is your body shape and what does it say about your health?

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   “Women should shoot for a waist circumference of under 35 inches and 40 inches for men," she adds. Waist circumference is a more accurate way to assess the risk for obesity-related health issues ...

6. Bust/waist/hip measurements - Wikipedia

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   Brassière band size is measured below the breasts, not at the bust. A woman with measurements of 36A–27–38 will have a different presentation than a woman with measurements of 34C–27–38. These women have ribcage circumferences differing by 2 inches, but when breast tissue is included the measurements are the same at 38 inches.

7. Stop the Spread - Wikipedia

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   These waist measurements are 32 inches for women and 37 inches for men based on guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) for a healthy waist size. [ 5 ] The campaign used both online and offline media including, TV and radio and outdoor advertising and public relations encouraging members of the public to pick up a free measuring ...

8. Does Turmeric Help With Lose Weight? (& Other Potential ... - AOL

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   Small studies suggest that turmeric can help with losing weight, reducing BMI, and decreasing waist and hip circumferences. However, more research on humans is needed to confirm these effects.

9. Female body shape - Wikipedia

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   Women with a 0.7 WHR (waist circumference that is 70% of the hip circumference) are rated more attractive by men in various cultures. [27] Such diverse beauty icons as Marilyn Monroe , Sophia Loren and the Venus de Milo have ratios around 0.7; [ 57 ] this is a typical ratio in Western art . [ 58 ]