The measurement of neck circumference can be used to assess whether there is an increased risk of developing diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, or obesity, for example.
The neck gets wider in people who are overweight, because the fat is also accumulated in this region. Measuring the neck is a good way to find out if it is within the ideal weight because it is simple and practical, with reliable result, taking advantage of the measure of the waist and hip that can give altered results, when there is abdominal distension, respiratory movements or the person tries to shrink the belly to look thinner, for example.
In addition to evaluating the size of the neck it is also necessary to evaluate other parameters such as BMI, to confirm that the person is actually overweight, in addition to checking the cholesterol and triglyceride values in the blood test, as well as the lifestyle of each person, to make the result more reliable.
How to measure neck circumference
To measure the size of the neck one must stand and pass the measuring tape around the neck, positioning it exactly in the middle of the neck.
The ideal measurement of neck circumference is up to 37 cm for men and up to 34 cm for women. When the man is less than 39.5 cm and the woman is less than 36.5 cm is considered to have low risk of having to suffer from heart disease or blood circulation disorders, but usually greater measures than these are observed in people with BMI above 30, which indicates obesity.
What to do when the measure is greater than the ideal
When the man has more than 37 cm, and the woman, more than 34 cm of neck it is necessary to increase physical activity, betting on cardiovascular exercises such as walking, running and swimming, and also dieting, decreasing the daily consumption of sugars, fats and consequently, calories.
A dietitian may indicate the foods he may or may not eat, but some of them are:
In relation to the exercises, the practice of at least 3 times a week some physical activity that can burn fat. One can start with a 1-hour walk daily, but the intensity of exercise should progress each month, becoming more and more intense, so that you can actually burn excess fat. Exercises like bodybuilding is also important because it helps to form more muscle that will consume more energy, making it easier to burn fat.
Graduated from the Catholic University of Santos in 2001, with professional registration in CRN-3 No. 15097.
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