Abdominal Fat Deposits

Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites

Definition of Abdominal Fat

 


This is a condition where excessive fat collects around the stomach and abdomen. It is commonly referred to as belly fat - or by a professional doctor as central obesity.

If both parents experience this condition their offspring are a great risk of experiencing it too. It is also common in older individuals as they age and grow less active, thus putting on unwanted pounds.

In addition, the body cells cannot renew and rejuvenate as they did in the younger years of life - so metabolic rate also slows as well as other functions performed within the human body.

Diseases & Conditions Linked To OR Associated With Abdominal Fat Deposits

- Alzheimer's Disease
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Stroke, Circulatory Issues
- Digestive Upset
- Liver Disease

Types of Abdominal Fat

 


A. Visceral Fat, also known as Intra-Abdominal Fat

In-between the vital organs and the torso of the body exists a peritoneal cavity and these are the areas where Visceral fat resides. Visceral is best known for creating a beer belly or pot belly effect - that large round ball that appears to be resting on the abdomen - like someone swallowed a beach or punch ball.

Apple or Pear Shape

Individuals who tend to collect deposits of Visceral fat are often classified as having an 'apple' shape. You've probably heard of this more times that you can to recount. The other shape referred to is the 'pear'. In these individuals fat tends to collect on hips, buttock and thigh areas rather than the belly walls.

B. Subcutaneous Fat

This type is located directly beneath the skin. It protects the vital organs and skeletal frame of the body from potential damage, acting like a pad.

C. Intramuscular Fat

This type is distributed within the skeletal muscle.

In Summary

Generally, one can simply look at the belly area and determine if dieting is necessary. To determine obesity a doctor will often take the measurement of the hips and waist . For men, a waist measurement of more than 40 inches and a 35 inch measurement in women is the standard with the hip-waist ratio at .0.9 for males and .0.85 for females.

BMI may also be used but is based on body weight rather than body fat. The hip to waist ratio is a more accurate tool for measuring such.

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