Struggling to lose weight repeatedly? You might be dealing with visceral fat obesity!

Weight loss is a significant concern in today's society. In an era that idealizes thinness, countless individuals join the weight loss movement each year in pursuit of a better self. However, authoritative statistics indicate that the probability of successfully losing weight for the first time is only 40%, with 76% of individuals experiencing a rebound within 3 to 5 years, and 50% ending up heavier than before their initial weight loss.

What is visceral fat obesity?

Obesity is a common metabolic disorder, with dysregulation of fat metabolism being an internal cause, while excessive eating, lack of exercise, and high caloric intake are external factors contributing to obesity.

Obesity can be categorized into general fat obesity and visceral fat obesity.

General fat obesity refers to an excessive accumulation of body fat, typically assessed through an individual's Body Mass Index (BMI), calculated as "BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height (m)²." A BMI of ≥24.0 kg/m² is considered overweight, and ≥28.0 kg/m² is classified as obese.

Visceral fat obesity refers to the accumulation of fat around internal organs, leading to obesity. This type of obesity is often associated with an unbalanced diet, insufficient physical activity, and prolonged periods of sedentary work.

Common indicators of visceral fat obesity:

Waist circumference measurement: A waist circumference of ≥90 cm for men and ≥85 cm for women indicates adult central obesity, which is visceral fat obesity (90% accuracy).

Visceral fat obesity can also be assessed through body composition analysis, indicating a visceral fat area of >100 cm² (medical QCT examination).

Visceral fat and health level assessment:

The visceral fat index (VFI), also known as the visceral fat level, is calculated approximately as follows: Visceral fat index = visceral fat area (cm²) / 10 cm².