The ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference, used as an indicator of health risk related to body fat distribution.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) measures fat distribution. Abdominal fat (apple shape) carries greater health risks than hip/thigh fat (pear shape).
Waist: narrowest point between ribs and hip bone. Hips: widest point around buttocks. WHR = Waist / Hip.
A numerical value calculated from height and weight, used as a screening tool for body fat categories.
The number of calories your body burns at complete rest to maintain basic life functions.
The total number of calories burned per day, including exercise and daily activities on top of BMR.
The three main nutrients the body needs in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
The proportion of total body weight that is composed of fat tissue.
The force of blood pushing against artery walls, measured as systolic over diastolic pressure.