What is Visceral fat?
Visceral fat is a type of fat that can be found around vital organs in the abdominal area (trunk). More precisely, visceral fat surrounds the stomach, liver, intestines and other organs. This is the type of fat most linked to health problems.
Maintaining healthy levels of visceral fat can help reduce cardiovascular risks, high blood pressure and the onset of type 2 diabetes.
What’s the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat?
Visceral fat and subcutaneous fat are two different types of fat.
Subcutaneous fat is a type of fat that is stored just under the skin. It's the fat you can easily pinch between your fingers.
Visceral fat is located behind the abdominal muscles and cannot be seen. It surrounds the stomach, liver, intestines and other organs.
What results can I get?
The level of visceral fat in the body is measured by what we call the Visceral Fat Index, which ranges from 0 (lowest) to 20 (highest).
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A Visceral Fat Index from 0 to 5 (included) indicates you have a normal level of visceral fat. Continue monitoring your score over time to ensure it stays within the normal range. Regular activity can help reduce your visceral fat score. |
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A Visceral Fat Index from 5.1 to 20 indicates you have a high level of visceral fat. Implementing a healthy diet and frequent activity can help reduce the visceral fat score. |
Notes:
- Because Body Scan provides visceral fat in the form of an index - not a percentage - it is not possible to compare Body Scan's Visceral Fat Index with visceral fat measurements taken by other devices which deliver visceral fat readings as a percentage.
- Visceral Fat Index cannot be changed to any other unit of measurement, such as a percentage or weight unit.