GP recommends waist-to-height ratio test for dangerous belly fat
A GP recommends a waist-to-height ratio test to check if belly fat is a health concern, as it predicts risks like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Visceral fat, which creates a 'beer belly', is metabolically active and more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. Losing 5 to 10 per cent of body weight can improve health, even if the scales don't move much.
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