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Anthropometric Measurements Flashcards

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How is Waist to hip ratio calculated?

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Waist circumference (cm)/ Hip circumference (cm) = WHR

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True or False? BMI is a better indicator of cardiovascular risk than WHR.

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FALSE!! WHR (waist to hip ratio) is a better indicator of cardiovascular risk than BMI.

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What is used as a proxy for abdominal fatness and is a predictor for CVD and diabetes?

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Waist to Height Ratio

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