Why record waist measurements?
The size of a person’s waist or waist circumference is an indicator of overall health. Excess abdominal fat is a known risk factor for developing heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other obesity related diseases. Waist measurement, in conjunction with weight and lifestyle factors is considered to be an indicator of overall health risk. What does waist measurement tell you? Studies have shown that excess weight carried on the abdomen results in greater health problems than excess weight carried on the hips or thighs. The location of fat on your body is a risk factor for health. A high waist circumference has been associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, low LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. Are you a pear or apple shape? Apple-shaped bodies tend to gain weight around their middle and are more likely to develop heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Pear-shaped bodies carry their excess
