Visceral fat

Visceral fat is a kind of fat that is located inside your belly, surrounding important organs like your liver, pancreas, and intestines. It's the kind of fat that gives you a round or apple-like shape.

This fat is different from the fat on your arms, legs or other parts of your body called subcutaneous fat, which is located just beneath the skin. This fat is important because it helps cushion your body against knocks and bumps, and it also acts as a long-term source of energy.

Visceral fat isn't a good kind of fat, it's the bad kind. Having too much of it can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even cancer.

So, it’s important to keep your visceral fat under control by maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise. By eating healthy foods like fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains, and doing activities like running, swimming, or cycling, you can keep your belly fat in check and reduce your risk of dangerous health issues.