WHAT IS YOUR BODY SHAPE?
Do you know that your body shape shows how fat is distributed in your body, offering you an insight into your health status? Find out which type of body shape do you belong to and get a brief analysis of what is putting you at risk of various health problems!
Pear
- Narrow shoulders
- Well-defined waist
- Wide hips and thick thighs
- Tend to put on weight below your waist
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
Preference for sweet, creamy or starchy food.
Pear
Apple
- Undefined waist; fats accumulate at the tummy area
- Slim lower body
- Tend to put on weight at the tummy
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
Preference for starchy and flour-based foods, spicy foods that are high in fat and salty snacks.
Apple
Banana
- Shoulders and hips are about the same width
- Little waist definition
- Tend to put on weight at the tummy and bottom while the limbs remain slender
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
Preference for simple carbohydrates, foods that are high in sugar level and carbonated drinks.
Banana
Inverted Triangle
- Large bust, broad shoulders or both
- Narrow hips
- Well-defined waist
- Tend to put on weight above your waist
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
Preference for foods that give you a quick burst of energy. E.g. salty and savoury treats that are high in carbohydrates.
Inverted Triangle