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What should be the perfect waist size for a 6ft person?
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Male or female?: One of the parameters for metabolic syndrome is waist >40" in men & >35" in women, regardless of height, weight & age. So most any waist less than that is "ok". However, also consider body mass index (bmi) to determine weight for height (regardless of age & gender). But don't forget that body composition (how much is fat vs muscle) is actually more important than weight itself. Fitness is key, too.
Answered 2/20/2014
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