A. What are the risks associated with centripetal obesity? Visceral fat is a deep accumulation of fat in the trunk waist and abdomen area. Compared with the subcutaneous fat in the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and calves, too much visceral fat leads to a higher risk of various chronic diseases. In fact, centripetal obesity increases the risk of death from almost any disease. Visceral adipose tissue releases fatty acids directly into the bloodstream more readily than other adipose tissues, and the metabolic syndrome resulting from changes in lipid ratios is a symptom of heart disease. To date, centripetal obesity is an important indicator used by medical professionals to measure the prevalence of chronic disease. Men of all ages and women after menopause are more likely to develop centripetal obesity, with a body shape that becomes like an apple. Some women’s body shape changes during menopause, with excess visceral fat, and the risk of disease begins to increase. There are two other factors that can affect the distribution of body fat; excessive alcohol intake can directly bring about centripetal obesity, while active exercise will have a significant slimming effect. Let’s have a preliminary understanding of how to determine whether a person’s waist fat is too much method. Second, how to determine the centripetal obesity? People always want to know exactly how fat to be called obese, although the specific standard for each person is not the same, but scientists for us to study the approximate referenceable indicators. Experts usually use three criteria to determine obesity, one is body mass index (body mass index, BMI), which is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters) squared, and is usually associated with physical obesity and risk of disease. It is generally considered that a BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight, a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight, and a BMI greater than or equal to 30 is considered obese. The second indicator is waist circumference, which indicates the relative proportion of visceral fat to total body fat. The third indicator is the individual’s disease risk profile. The more risk factors for disease, the more weight control is needed. For example, high blood pressure, high LDL, smoking, low HDL, a sedentary lifestyle, men older than 45 years old or women older than 55 years old are in urgent need of weight control. Some experts also point out that patients with cardiovascular disease or diagnosed diabetes or sleep apnea syndrome who are also extremely obese (i.e., BMI > 40) need to be treated aggressively for obesity. Third, daily physical activity can be tried Physical activity can improve centripetal obesity, reduce LDL, increase HDL, reduce blood pressure, enhance physical fitness. The benefits of physical activity are so obvious, so why not immediately move in the daily life interspersed with exercise? Here are some physical activities you can intersperse with your daily life: 1. walk, bike or walk to the store; 2. play with your children; 3. use the stairs instead of the elevator as much as possible; 4. take a dance, fitness or swimming course at a senior college; 5. walk your dog in the morning and evening; 6. walk 10,000 steps a day. You will be able to meet the requirements for active exercise.