Excess central fat accumulation with elevated metabolic and cardiovascular risk.
Accumulation of excess fat specifically in the abdominal region, characterized by high waist circumference and elevated visceral adiposity, associated with significant metabolic complications.
Abdominal obesity, also called central obesity or visceral obesity, involves fat deposition predominantly around internal organs. Visceral fat is metabolically active and produces inflammatory substances and hormones that adversely affect health. This fat distribution is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat elsewhere on the body because it impairs insulin sensitivity and increases inflammation. Abdominal obesity is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Risk thresholds are waist circumference above 102 cm for men and 88 cm for women.
Increases inflammatory markers and insulin resistance, elevating cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk.
Prioritize reducing refined carbohydrates and added sugars in your diet. Engage in regular aerobic exercise and strength training, which are particularly effective at reducing visceral fat. Monitor waist circumference monthly as it may decrease before scale weight changes.
Abdominal obesity poses greater health risks than other fat distributions and requires targeted lifestyle intervention.
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