Question 1

What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio for men and women?

Accepted Answer

According to WHO 2008 guidelines, a healthy (low-risk) WHR is below 0.90 for men and below 0.80 for women. A WHR of 0.90–0.99 (men) or 0.80–0.89 (women) indicates moderate risk, while ≥ 1.00 (men) or ≥ 0.90 (women) indicates high cardiovascular risk.

Question 2

Is WHR a better predictor of health risk than BMI?

Accepted Answer

WHR is often a better predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than BMI because it captures central (abdominal) fat distribution, not just total body weight. Studies show that central obesity — even in people with normal BMI — carries elevated cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Using both together gives the most complete picture.

Question 3

How do I measure my waist and hip accurately?

Accepted Answer

Waist: measure at the narrowest point, typically 1 cm above the navel, while standing upright and breathing normally. Hip: measure at the widest point around the buttocks. Use a flexible tape measure held horizontally, snug but not compressing the skin. Take measurements after exhaling for consistency.

Question 4

What waist circumference is considered high risk by IDF standards?

Accepted Answer

IDF 2006 guidelines define high-risk waist circumference for Europeans as ≥ 102 cm for men and ≥ 88 cm for women. For South Asian, Chinese, and Japanese populations the threshold is lower: ≥ 90 cm for men and ≥ 80 cm for women, because metabolic risk occurs at smaller waist sizes in these groups.

Question 5

What is the difference between android (apple) and gynoid (pear) body shape?

Accepted Answer

Android ("apple") body shape stores fat primarily around the abdomen and waist, producing a higher WHR (≥ 0.90 for men, ≥ 0.85 for women). Gynoid ("pear") body shape stores fat around the hips, buttocks, and thighs, resulting in a lower WHR. Android fat distribution is associated with significantly higher cardiovascular and metabolic risk than gynoid distribution.

Question 6

Can exercise improve my waist-to-hip ratio?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WHO recommends 150–300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise to reduce visceral (abdominal) fat. Aerobic activity is more effective than resistance training alone for reducing central fat. A caloric deficit of 300–500 kcal/day combined with exercise can measurably improve WHR within 8–12 weeks.

النوع	الوصف
نسبة الخصر إلى الأرداف	حساب نسبة الخصر إلى الأرداف القياسي
محيط الخصر	فحص سمنة البطن
تقييم المخاطر الصحية	مستوى مخاطر القلب والأوعية الدموية

النوع	الوصف
نسبة الخصر إلى الأرداف	حساب نسبة الخصر إلى الأرداف القياسي
محيط الخصر	فحص سمنة البطن
تقييم المخاطر الصحية	مستوى مخاطر القلب والأوعية الدموية

حاسبة نسبة الخصر إلى الأرداف: دليل

ما هي حاسبة نسبة الخصر إلى الأرداف؟

الصيغة

نصائح

كيفية الاستخدام

الاستخدامات العملية

الأسئلة الشائعة

هل النتائج دقيقة؟

لماذا تختلف النتيجة عند تغيير قيمة صغيرة؟

Other Health & Fitness Calculators