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Waist-to-hip ratio — Edexcel GCSE Combined Science Definition | GradeGen

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Waist-to-hip ratio

GCSE Combined Science · key term

Waist-to-hip ratio

Definition

Waist circumference divided by hip circumference, with both measurements in the same units; it indicates how body fat is distributed.

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Edexcel GCSE Combined Science · 1SC0

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Edexcel Combined Science past papers

Exam tips

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For waist-to-hip ratio, divide waist circumference by hip circumference, using the same units for both. The ratio has no unit.

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