What is a normal waist to hip ratio for men?

A normal waist to hip ratio (WHR) for men is identified as being less than or equal to 0.9. This measurement is significant in assessing body fat distribution and understanding the risk for various health issues, including cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome.

A WHR of 0.9 or lower indicates that a man has a lower proportion of visceral fat (fat stored around the organs in the abdomen) relative to his hip circumference. A higher ratio suggests an increased risk of health problems due to a greater accumulation of abdominal fat.

Maintaining a waist to hip ratio within the healthy range supports overall health and is an important factor in lifestyle medicine, guiding recommendations for physical activity and dietary habits for disease prevention.