Body shape reveals health status
A pear-shaped body indicates that you accumulate fat in the hips and thighs; a waist measurement of 88 cm for women and 100 cm or more for men is a sign of belly fat.
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| According toWebMD, Endomorph is a large and fat body type. This body type usually has a lot of fat and muscle, small shoulders, short limbs, and large bone structure. This type of body easily gains weight, especially in the lower abdomen and hips, and is often more difficult to lose. The reason is that the body has the ability to store high-carb foods as fat. |
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| Mesomorphs are large, muscular people with broad shoulders and low body fat. They lose or gain weight easily and are well suited to muscle-building activities like bodybuilding. |
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| Ectomorphs are skinny, frail people. Their bones are narrow and thin, their joints are small, and they may be flatter in the chest and buttocks. This is a person who has difficulty gaining weight due to their high metabolism and fat burning. |
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| The apple shape is common in people who regularly drink alcohol, causing more fat to be stored around the stomach. Belly fat is dangerous because it sticks around internal organs, causing heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol. |
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| The pear body shape combines the upper body of an ectomorph with the lower body of an endomorph. People with this body shape have extra fat in the hips and thighs. This body type is more common in women and is thought to help women live longer than men. |
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| Measure your body mass index (BMI) height / (weight x height) to know your current health status. An index of 25 or more indicates you are overweight; 30 or more is obese. |
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| Waist size is a simple way to measure the amount of fat around your belly, which can tell you your risk of health problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. A measurement of 88 cm or more in women and 100 cm or more in men is a sign of too much belly fat. |
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| A waist-to-hip ratio greater than 0.85 for women and 1 cm for men indicates an increased risk of obesity. The waist is measured across the navel in cm, while the hip is measured across the widest point of the buttocks. |
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| People with strong muscles often live long, live well with a healthy lifestyle, regularly exercise. However, with any shape, you should spend time exercising to eliminate fat, help develop muscles and eat properly. Limit fat and sweets. Supplement with lots of green vegetables, fruits and beneficial proteins such as skinless chicken, fish, eggs, beans... |
