{"id":25941,"date":"2026-03-17T15:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skeeneffect.sk\/?p=25941"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:02:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:02:52","slug":"metabolicke-zdravie-je-viac-nez-cislo-na-vahe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skeeneffect.sk\/en\/metabolic-health-is-more-than-a-number-on-the-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"Metabolic health is more than a number on the scale"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BMI is not enough: Why waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) may be a better indicator of metabolic health<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When people talk about a healthy weight, most people think of BMI - body mass index.<\/strong>This simple calculation has been used for decades as a guide to assess whether body weight is appropriate for height. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, modern medicine is increasingly pointing out that BMI cannot accurately estimate metabolic risk<\/strong>This is because it does not take into account one of the most important factors where fat is stored in the body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is the fat stored in the abdominal area that can significantly affect metabolic health. That is why more and more attention is being paid to a simple indicator called the Waist-to-Height Ratio (WtHR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Belly fat: metabolically active tissue<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Abdominal fat is not just an aesthetic problem. The fat stored in the abdominal area, called visceral fat, is located close to the internal organs and is metabolically very active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It produces various biologically active substances, for example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s why experts are increasingly monitoring waist circumference as an indicator of metabolic health.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why WtHR may be more accurate than BMI<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Waist-to-Height Ratio (WtHR) represents the ratio of waist circumference to height and is calculated by dividing waist circumference by height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if a person is 170 cm tall and has a waist circumference of 85 cm, their WtHR is 85 \u00f7 170 = 0.5. This indicator helps estimate whether the amount of abdominal fat relative to body size is still within a healthy range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Waist-to-Height Ratio (WtHR) helps quickly estimate whether the amount of abdominal fat relative to body size is still within a safe range. It is a simple way to better understand the risk of metabolic disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just remember one rule: your waist circumference should be less than half your height. If the waist circumference is greater than half the height, it may indicate an increased metabolic risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research shows that this indicator can reliably identify an increased risk of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why WtHR may be more accurate than BMI<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
BMI is based on weight and height only. It does not take into account: the amount of muscle mass\nthe distribution of body fat\nvisceral fat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, BMI can sometimes give a distorted picture. For example, an athlete with a high proportion of muscle mass may be classified as overweight according to the BMI, even if they are metabolically healthy. Conversely, a person with a normal BMI may have an increased amount of visceral fat. The WtHR partly addresses this problem because it takes into account the abdominal area, which is the most metabolically important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metabolic health is more than a number on the scale<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Metabolic health doesn't just mean being at a low weight. It is about the body's ability to manage energy efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is influenced by several factors, for example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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stability of glucose levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
the sensitivity of cells to insulin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
physical activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
quality of diet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n
hormonal balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, the goal is not only weight loss, but especially the restoration of the metabolic balance of the body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to reduce visceral fat and achieve metabolic balance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that visceral fat is one of the types of fat that the body can mobilise quite well if metabolic balance is improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is not about drastic diets or rapid weight loss. Much more important is the long-term stabilisation of metabolism.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A stable metabolism means that the body can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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maintain stable glucose levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use energy efficiently<\/li>\n\n\n\n
not store excess fat in the abdominal area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This is why the focus is increasingly shifting from simply assessing weight to a broader view of the body's metabolic health.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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