ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Central obesity

Okay kiddo, you know how some people have bigger bellies than others? Well, sometimes people have a really big belly and it's not just because they ate too much pizza. This is called central obesity.

Central obesity is when your belly is really big because you have too much fat around your organs. Your organs are important parts inside of you, like your heart and your lungs. When you have too much fat around them, it can prevent them from working properly and make you unhealthy.

Some of the things that can cause central obesity are eating too much fast food or junk food, not getting enough exercise, and having a family history of it. It's important to eat healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, and to play and exercise outside to prevent central obesity.

So, just remember kiddo, having a big belly might be fun for belly laughs, but it's important to stay healthy and take care of our organs!
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