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Body Fat Ratio & Visceral Fat Level
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Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm
2
,
1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution 30 levels.
Example level determined
0: 1 - 9 level
+: 10 - 30 level
* The data referenced by Omron Healthcare.
What is Visceral Fat Level?
Visceral fat = fat surrounding internal organs
Too much visceral fat is thought to be closely linked to increased levels of fat
in the bloodstream, which can lead to common diseases such as
hyperlipidemia and diabetes, which impairs the ability of insulin to transfer
energy from the bloodstream and using it in cells. In order to prevent or
improve conditions of common diseases, it is important to try and reduce
visceral fat levels to an acceptable level. People with high visceral fat levels tend to have large
stomachs. However, this is not always the case and high visceral fat levels can lead to hidden
fat.
What is Subcutaneous fat?
Subcutaneous fat = fat below the skin
Subcutaneous fat not only accumulates around the stomach but also around
the upper arms, hips and thighs, and can cause a distortion of the body’s
proportions. Although not directly linked to increased risk of disease, it is
thought to increase pressure on the heart and other complications.
Subcutaneous fat is not displayed in this unit, but is included in the body fat percentage.
Let’s look at an example
VISCERAL FAT LEVEL/
VISCERAL FAT CLASSIFICATION
Example of display:
• Visceral Fat Level: 5
• Visceral Fat Classification: 0
Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm
2
,
1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution 30 levels.
Example level determined
0: 1 - 9 level
+: 10 - 30 level
* The data referenced by Omron
Healthcare.
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