BMI AND WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE: KNOW BOTH NUMBERS
When it comes to gaining weight, most women know exactly where their extra pounds seem to end up—in their rear, hips, and thighs. And several studies have confirmed women’s observations. But what many women don’t appreciate about their pear-shaped fat distribu- tion is that it puts them at less of a health risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease compared with guys,
who tend to store fat in their mid- dle. However, studies have also found that after menopause, women appear to lose their disease-prevention advantage. That’s because hormonal shifts trigger the accumulation of more fat in the tummy area, making women more like men and predisposing them to the same health risks.
who tend to store fat in their mid- dle. However, studies have also found that after menopause, women appear to lose their disease-prevention advantage. That’s because hormonal shifts trigger the accumulation of more fat in the tummy area, making women more like men and predisposing them to the same health risks.
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