Lose WeightAre you abdominally obese?
A study conducted by the American Cancer Society examined the link between waist circumference and mortality in 48,500 men and 56,343 women. All participants were age 50 or older. Over a 14 year period, 9,315 men and 5,332 women died.
The study found that large waist circumferences were linked to about twice the risk of death during the study period. A large waist circumference was defined as 47 inches or greater in men and 42 inches or greater in women.
It’s estimated that 50% of US men and 70% of US women are abdominally obese.
A large waist circumference was linked to increased risk even in individuals with a normal body weight.
What is a healthy waist circumference?
For women, if your waist is greater than 34.6 inches you are considered abdominally obese.
For men, if your waist is greater than 40.1 inches you are considered abdominally obese.
Tired of changes that don't last?
It’s estimated that 50% of US men and 70% of US women are abdominally obese.
What to do if you are abdominally obese?
There is no quick fix when it comes to weight loss. It almost always comes back to “eat right and exercise.” You would likely benefit from a consultation with a dietitian and personal trainer to outline a plan of action.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
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