Especially for men, often measure your waist circumference, as waist circumference may be an indicator of your health. Enlarged waist circumference, in men, a sign of metabolic disorder that leads to diabetes and heart disease.
American Dietetic Association states, men with a waist circumference greater than 90 cm and over 80 cm in females, ought to be vigilant as they enter the zone in danger of
heart disease and diabetes.
To measure waist circumference correctly, remove the clothing and wrap a tape measure in the abdomen, outer abdominal circumference. Do not put tape measure is loose or tight.
Overweight deposits in the abdomen (visceral overweight) will increase the risk of various diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. This visceral overweight lining the inner organs.
