Research paper
Klein S, Allison DB, Heymsfield SB, Kelley DE, Leibel RL, Nonas C, Kahn R. Waist circumference and cardiometabolic risk: a consensus statement from Shaping America’s Health: Association for Weight Management and Obesity Prevention; NAASO, The Obesity Society; the American Society for Nutrition; and the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. 2007 Jun;30(6):1647-1652. doi: 10.2337/dc07-9921
Why we cite it
A multi-organizational consensus statement (ADA, NAASO, American Society for Nutrition, and Shaping America’s Health) establishing the clinical utility of waist circumference measurement for cardiometabolic risk assessment. Provides risk thresholds, measurement guidance, and the evidence basis for adding waist circumference to clinical practice alongside BMI.