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6.8 Visceral fat
Visceral fat is located deep in the abdominal area, surrounding and protecting the vital organs.
Visceral fat is generally expressed with grades. 10 grades are equivalent to an area of 100 cm²
of visceral fat. High visceral fat may lead to hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, hypertension,
myocardial infarction, cerebral thrombosis, cerebral hemorrhage, diabetes type 2, fatty liver
and other disorders.
Gender Age From To Status
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h
> 18
< 4,5
Healthy
both
> 18
4,5
9,5
Standard
both
> 18
9,5
14,5
High
both
> 18
> 14,5
Excessive
NOTE
Even if you have low body fat, you may still have an increased level of visceral fat.
In this case, have an accurate medical diagnosis made by a doctor.
6.9 Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
The Basal Metabolic rate (BMR) is the total number of calories / energy that your body needs
to perform basic, life-sustaining functions. These basal functions include circulation, breathing,
cell production, nutrient processing, protein synthesis and ion transport.
For example, a person with low body fat and high muscle mass has a BMR than those with the
same weight and therefore uses more energy. People with high muscle mass and high BMR
will not have the tendency to become fat. On the contrary, low BMR may cause fat
accumulation, which is the cause of obesity.
The BMR is calculated by using the Harris-Benedict formula and includes all major factors such
as gender, height, weight and age.