If a woman's waist measurement is 34 inches and her hip measurement is 40 inches,her waist-to-hip ratio would be considered to be _____ risk for chronic disease.

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This woman's waist-to-hip ratio is 0.85 (34 ÷ 40).A healthy waist-to-hip ratio for women is less than 0.8.Therefore,this woman's waist-to-hip ratio is considered to be associated with a high risk for chronic disease.

If a Woman's Waist Measurement Is 34 Inches and Her