What is visceral fat?
Visceral fat Visceral fat is abdominal fat that is stored deep in your body around the organs. In the average adult, it accounts for 10% of the total fat found in the body, with the other 90% being subcutaneous fat that resides just beneath the skin.
Having a high percentage of visceral fat in your body increases the risk of you developing the following health conditions:
- Hypertension
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Metabolic syndrome
- Asthma
- Liver disease
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Liver disease
- Heart disease
- Dementia
You can combat visceral fat with diet and exercise. Aim for a minimum of 30 moderately-intensive minutes of exercise each day and enjoy a nutritious diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lean proteins.