What's Your Waist Size?

The body mass index does not take into account how the body fat is distributed. The body mass index cannot tell the difference between fat mass and muscle mass. The waist circumference tells you about your body fat and it is a better guide to let you know if you are at risk of developing certain health conditions. These health conditions include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers: breast, colon, bowel, pancreas, esophagus, kidney and cancer of the womb.

The waist circumference in simple terms means a measurement around