A waist that is too thick may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome! 4 tips to protect your waistline, slim waist and win big prizes

A waist that is too thick may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome! Metabolic syndrome is a common health problem among modern people. It is mainly composed of five risk factors, including three highs (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids) and two harms (excessive waist circumference and insufficient good cholesterol). If 3 to 5 abnormalities occur, the person is suffering from metabolic syndrome. Among them, only waist circumference can be judged as abnormal from appearance. Facing the threat of metabolic syndrome.

The National Health Administration calls on the public to start with waist circumference, which is the easiest to control, and implement four healthy lifestyle habits: measure waist circumference regularly, eat healthy food on your plate, exercise regularly at moderate intensity, stay away from tobacco and alcohol, and take the lead in mastering a healthy life.

Pay attention to the thickness of your waistline and stay away from the risk of disease

According to the National Health Administration's survey on changes in the nutritional and health status of the people from 2017 to 2020, one in two people over the age of 20 has a large waist circumference, which is the most prevalent risk factor among the above five risk factors. This shows that an excessive waist circumference is a key factor affecting the risk of metabolic syndrome. The National Health Administration reminds that if you find that your waist circumference is too thick, you can further use the "Chronic Disease Risk Assessment Platform" in combination with relevant risk factor data to assess the risk of developing five chronic diseases related to metabolic syndrome in the next 10 years, including coronary heart disease, cerebral stroke, diabetes, hypertension, adverse cardiovascular events, etc., and follow the personalized health guidance provided by the platform to improve pathogenic risk factors.

The National Health Administration and the Millennium Love Health Foundation will jointly organize the "Metabolic Threes and Fives - Slim Waist and Win" online event from August 7, 2014 to August 23, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Millennium Love Health Foundation)

4 tips to control and maintain a healthy waistline

A thick waistline usually indicates abdominal obesity and the accumulation of visceral fat. The waistline of an adult male should be less than 90 cm and that of a female should be less than 80 cm. The National Health Administration provides four tips to help you master and maintain a healthy waistline:

Measure waist circumference regularly at home:

Stand naturally in the morning on an empty stomach, remove the clothes covering your waist, and measure the waist circumference around the midline of the abdomen (the midline from the upper edge of the pelvis to the lower edge of the ribs), and record the changes in waist circumference.

My Plate Healthy Eating:

The daily intake of six major food groups is recommended to be "a glass of milk every morning and evening, a fist-sized piece of fruit at each meal, a little more vegetables than fruit, the same amount of rice as vegetables, a palmful of beans, fish, eggs and meat, and a teaspoon of nuts and seeds."

Regular moderate-exertion exercise:

Do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, such as brisk walking, Tai Chi, cycling, etc., at regular times and in regular amounts to maintain a healthy body shape.

 Stay away from tobacco and alcohol for better health:

It is recommended to take 4 steps to quit smoking (select a quit date, inform relatives and friends, understand the difficulties, and eliminate inducements) and avoid drinking to promote health.

Chairman of the Millennium Love Health Foundation, Hsu Hui-heng, unveiled a new waist measuring tape and will be distributing 500,000 waist measuring tapes for free at all 7-ELEVEN stores in Taiwan starting August 7. (Photo courtesy of Millennium Love Health Foundation)

In order to raise public awareness of metabolic syndrome, the National Health Administration and the Millennium Love Health Foundation have jointly organized the "Metabolic Threes and Fives - Slim Waist and Win" online event from August 7 to August 23, 2014. The event has three levels. You can participate in the lucky draw by answering three questions related to the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome correctly. You can also use the "Chronic Disease Risk Assessment Platform" to predict the risk of chronic diseases in the next 10 years and have a chance to win gifts. Those who record waist circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar, triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol values ​​through the "Health Insurance Express APP-Health Savings Book" can also win a chance to win a grand prize.

In addition to recording the above-mentioned measurements and test values, it also provides a query function for nearby blood pressure stations and clinics participating in the "National Health Insurance Metabolic Syndrome Prevention and Treatment Program", allowing people to take care of their health while drawing prizes. In addition, during the event, you can go to designated convenience stores and stores across Taiwan to get a free exquisite waist measuring paper ruler, which is convenient for measuring your waist circumference at home. Actively participate in the online event. For detailed information, please refer to the event website .