Body fat distribution is very important for you to know, since upper body obesity is known to increase health risks. The quickest way to determine if you are at risk is to figure your waist-to-hip ratio.
Measure your waist, and your hips in either inches or centimeters. The waist is the narrowest part of the torso, and the hips are the largest circumference below the naval that still crosses the hip bones.
The following table will tell you your risk rating:
