The Scary Truth About Visceral Body Fat

The Scary Truth About Visceral Body Fat

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The video explores the types of body fat, focusing on subcutaneous and visceral fat, and their roles in the body. It discusses various methods for measuring body composition, including calipers, DEXA scans, and bioelectrical impedance, highlighting their pros and cons. The video also explains BMI, its calculation, and its limitations. It emphasizes the health risks associated with excessive visceral fat and provides guidance on measuring it using waist-to-hip ratio. The importance of understanding body composition for health management is underscored.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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