An adult's waist should be less than half their height in order to reduce health risks, the guidance says People should be encouraged to measure their waist to check they don't have too much ...

It also doesn't measure how fat is distributed throughout the body (some fat is ok; too much in the wrong place is a risk). Research shows that people who carry a lot of fat around their waists ...

To measure the waist circumference ... It can also be different for people based on their gender and ethnicity. People may make mistakes while measuring WHR, so don't rely on it to know about ...

By measuring waist to height ratio as well as BMI, doctors say people will be better able to gauge their health risks. "Our updated draft guidelines offer people a simple and effective way of ...