Tag: waist-hip ratio


October 19, 2010

SNPwatch: Apple or Pear? How Genes Help Shape Your Shape

Pear and apple representing the overload

You’ve probably heard about the fruit-based analogies to describe body shape. “Apples” tend to carry more weight around their waist whereas “pears” tend to be heavier around the hips and thighs. But the differences between apples and pears extend beyond simple appearance. Studies have shown that [...]

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