Waist circumference (WC) is a good indicator of abdominal fat and can be used to indicate health risks. It is measured by putting an unstretched tape measure around the narrowest level of your waist over light or no clothing. Waist circumference can be used as a measure of obesity.
For more information, see Assessing Central Obesity: Waist Circumference.
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