WAIST-TO-HIP RATIO CHECK

What it measures Your risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension and diabetes. How to do it To measure your waist, find the narrowest area between your tummy button and the bottom of your sternum (breastbone). To measure your hips, stand so you can see your side view in a mirror and measure the widest part. Then divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement. Results

✢ Less than 0.75 = ideal ✢ 0.75-0.8 = low risk ✢ 0.81-0.85 = moderate risk ✢ Greater than 0.85 = high risk Slimming boost Try to eat a balanced diet, avoiding processed foods, and build some squats and lunges into your daily workout.