Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

Category - NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist Practice Test

What waist-to-hip ratio indicates a much higher risk for many diseases?
  1. Above 0.95 for women and above 0.80 for men
  2. Above 0.80 for women and above 0.95 for men
  3. Above 0.65 for women and above 0.70 for men
  4. Above 0.70 for women and above 0.65 for men
Explanation
Answer - B - The waist-to-hip ratio that indicates a much higher risk for many diseases is above 0.80 for women and above 0.95 for men. A high waist-to-hip ratio is indicative of excess fat stored in the mid-section, which correlates to many chronic disease conditions.
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