You are so right, unfortunately belly fat is dangerous to our health! I did a review on a study earlier this year that showed that waist size was a predictor of heart failure among middle aged and older men and women. They found it to be true even if the people had a normal and healthy BMI.
So, even if you are a healthy weight, if you carry your weight on your belly it increases your risk of heart failure. It was a large 7 year study and is interesting reading.
http://www.my-weight-software.com/waist-line.html
It also has a video which shows exactly how to measure your waist size so you can monitor your belly fat.
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You are so right, unfortunately belly fat is dangerous to our health! I did a review on a study earlier this year that showed that waist size was a predictor of heart failure among middle aged and older men and women. They found it to be true even if the people had a normal and healthy BMI.
So, even if you are a healthy weight, if you carry your weight on your belly it increases your risk of heart failure. It was a large 7 year study and is interesting reading.
http://www.my-weight-software.com/waist-line.html
It also has a video which shows exactly how to measure your waist size so you can monitor your belly fat.
August 11, 2009 - 1:37pmThis Comment
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