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Waist-to-Height Ratio

Check whether your waist is less than half your height — a simple health guideline.

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Informational only — not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian about your health.

How to use Waist-to-Height Ratio

  1. Measure your waist midway between the lowest rib and hip bone.
  2. Enter it with your height.
  3. Read the ratio and category.

Questions

Why not just BMI?

BMI doesn’t show where fat is stored. Waist-to-height ratio focuses on abdominal fat, which is more closely linked to health risks.

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