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Metabolism > Body Composition > Body Fat Distribution
Chemical Phenomena > Biochemical Phenomena > Body Composition > Body Fat Distribution
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Physiological Phenomena > Body Constitution > Body Composition > Body Fat Distribution
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Physiological Phenomena > Body Constitution > Body Weights and Measures > Body Fat Distribution

Preferred term

Body Fat Distribution  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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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Entry terms

  • Body Fat Patterning

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In other languages

  • Répartition du tissu adipeux

    French

  • Distribution de la masse graisseuse
  • Distribution de la masse grasse
  • Distribution du tissu adipeux
  • Répartition de la masse graisseuse
  • Répartition de la masse grasse

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