Waist management

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Published on Tuesday, 09 May 2006

Another important way to assess your weight is by measuring your waist at belly button level. A simple way to stay aware of your waist is according to how well, or otherwise, skirts and trousers fit.

Another important way to assess your weight is by measuring your waist at belly button level. A simple way to stay aware of your waist is according to how well, or otherwise, skirts and trousers fit.

Having excess weight around your middle (known as being ‘apple-shaped’) increases your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

For women, 32-35in (81-88cm) carries risk similar to a BMI of 25-30, and more than 35in (88cm), carries a similar risk to BMI greater than 30.

For men it is 37-40in (94-102cm), and more than 40in (102cm), respectively.