Hip to Waist Ratio Formula

More than ever, it's so important to be 'hip'!

The waist to hip ratio is determined by dividing your waist circumference by your hip circumference; all measurements are in inches. Here's a quick self test that will help you identify your fruit type. As a note, women may wish to forego this hip to waist ratio exercise until after a certain time of the month as bloating will influence the outcome. Same goes for individuals who have enjoyed high octane foods.  Here's the formula:

While standing, measure your bare waist at its smallest point without holding in or pushing out your tummy.

Measure your bare hips at the widest area.

To determine your hip to waist ratio, divide your waist inches measurement by your hip inches measurement.  The red flags that may indicate risk are:

When the waist to hip ratio exceeds 1.0 for both men and women.

Women exceeding a 35 inch waist measurement and men exceeding a 40 inch waist measurement.

Ideal waist to hip ratios:  Women should take aim for a .80 waist to hip ratio. Men should take aim for a .90 waist to hip ratio.

Take note that this short test may not be a reliable risk indicator and the numbers can become busy. For example, if we plug in a 50 inch waist with a 75 inch hip measurement, the risk factor equals .67.

Diet Cooking Tip: Pears make a great substitute for apples in mock apple pie.

Diet Pondering: Perhaps we should switch all the apples at Diet Bites to pears?  Nah.  We love both!

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