American Dietetic Association warns men with big waist girth. For an average male, a waistline of 40 inches puts him into the disease-risk zone.
Excess abdominal fat, as opposed to fat elsewhere on the body, increases men's risk for health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. This fat around internal organs is known as visceral fat.
To correctly measure your waist size, wrap the tape measure over bare skin on your natural waistline, a little above the belly button at the narrowest part of your torso. Don't hold the tape measure too loose or too tight.
Eating better, decreasing stress levels, engaging in physical activity and getting at least seven to nine hours of sleep every day can help keep a man's midsection under control. Diet Experts suggest reducing portion sizes, cutting back on alcohol and exercising regularly.
Asian men should ensure that their waist to hip ratio is below 0.95. Use this Waist to Hip Ratio calculator to know your WHR.
SOURCE: American Dietetic Association, news release, June 15, 2011
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