The ratio of waist to growth is a more accurate indicator of the presence or absence of problems with overweight, the more popular the body mass index. Experts have calculated that, ideally, our waist should not be more than half of our growth.
Most doctors, nutritionists, and even experts in the field of fitness oriented to body mass index When the count if they have their clients' problems with being overweight, as well as put some goals for the future by developing a strategy to lose weight. Body mass index calculated by dividing the weight of the person in kg by the square root of its height in meters.
However, researchers from the British Oxford Brookes University have shown that a much more effective evaluation of a person's weight will be calculation of the ratio of waist to its growth. This indicator provides information on alleged life span . Ideally, if the waist is less than 50% of human growth. If the waist, for example, is 80% of the increase, the average life expectancy of a man is reduced by a staggering 17 years!
So, ideal for growth in men is 182 cm waist circumference less than 91 cm for women and 170 cm in growth - less than 85 cm. And with the help of the indicator you can check not only adults but also children from the age of five. Experts advise to start these measurements as soon as possible, so that people have time to freshen up and thereby prolong life.
In general, the observation of the different groups of people with diverse ratio of waist to growth continued at the British scientists 12 years. The data helped to identify common health figures. The study also found that body mass index in the prediction life span It is far less reliable indicator. (READ MORE)
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