At an individual level, BMI can be used as a screening tool but is not diagnostic of the body fatness or health of an individual. A trained healthcare provider should perform appropriate health assessments in order to evaluate an individual\u2019s health status and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waist Circumference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To correctly measure waist circumference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Stand And Place A Tape Measure Around Your Middle, Just Above Your Hipbones<\/li>
• Make Sure Tape Is Horizontal Around The Waist<\/li>
• Keep The Tape Snug Around The Waist, But Not Compressing The Skin<\/li>
• Measure Your Waist Just After You Breathe Out<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  Another way to estimate your potential disease risk is to measure your waist circumference. Excessive abdominal fat may be serious because it places you at greater risk for developing obesity-related conditions, such as Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. Your waistline may be telling you that you have a higher risk of developing obesity-related conditions if you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • A Man Whose Waist Circumference Is More Than 40 Inches<\/li>
  • A Non-Pregnant Woman Whose Waist Circumference Is More Than 35 Inches<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    Source: CDC<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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