Body Fat Distribution
Synonyms
Body Fat Patterning
Distribution, Body Fat
Fat Distribution, Body
Fat Patterning, Body
Patterning, Body Fat
Deposits of ADIPOSE TISSUE throughout the body. The pattern of fat deposits in the body regions is an indicator of health status. Excess ABDOMINAL FAT increases health risks more than excess fat around the hips or thighs, therefore, WAIST-HIP RATIO is often used to determine health risks.
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