How do I know if I have visceral fat?

Wrap a tape measure around your waist over your belly button. (Don't suck in your stomach!) In women, 35 inches or more is a sign of visceral fat. In men, it's 40 inches.

webmd.com - Visceral Fat: Why It's Dangerous and How to Lose It - WebMD

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Imaging tests. These pricey scans are the only way to check the exact amount of visceral fat you have. If your doctor orders a CT scan or an MRI test to check for another medical condition, they can also get a detailed picture of your visceral fat. Body shape. Look in the mirror. Where your body tends to store fat can offer you a clue. If you’re an apple -- a big trunk and slimmer legs -- it often can mean more visceral fat. This body shape is more common among men. Women are more likely to be pears -- with bigger hips and thighs. Research shows that upper body fat is more dangerous to your health, which might be one reason why women usually live longer than men. Hip-to-waist ratio. You divide your waist size by your hip size. Some doctors think the number gives a good idea of your risk for visceral fat. But studies suggest it may be no better than a simple waist measurement.

How to Get Rid of It

You don’t need to follow a special diet or do special exercises to banish belly fat. Just follow the usual strategy for getting trimmer and fitter. Keep moving. Exercise can help you shed both visceral fat and subcutaneous fat you can see and pinch. And if you lose weight through diet, exercise can help you keep it off. Every bit helps. Go for walks after dinner. Take the stairs. Bike instead of drive. Aim for at least 30 minutes of this kind of moderate aerobic exercise very day. It’s also important to keep and to build your muscles. Work out with weights, do resistance training like push-ups and sit-ups, or practice yoga. Eat smart. Studies suggest that more calcium and vitamin D in your body may be linked to less visceral fat. So load up on leafy greens like collards and spinach. Tofu and sardines are also good picks, as are dairy foods like yogurt, cheese, and milk. On the other hand, certain foods seem to encourage belly fat. One of them is trans fats, which are found in meats and dairy as well as in deep-fried or processed foods. Also bad are sodas, candy, processed baked goods, and other foods sweetened with fructose. So read the labels and avoid ingredients like “partially hydrogenated oils” or “high-fructose corn syrup.” And follow the usual rules for healthy eating, with lots of fresh produce, whole grains like wheat breads and oatmeal, and lean protein like skinless chicken, fish, eggs, beans, and low-fat dairy.

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What causes a gunt?

Gunt is slang for a fatty area below the belly button and above the pubic area of a woman, often as a result of childbirth, weight gain, or just having a totally normal body.

dictionary.com - gunt Meaning & Origin | Slang by Dictionary.com

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Gunt is a combination of the words gut and the vulgar slang cunt—and has nothing to do with the Gunt river in Tajikistan … we know you were wondering. While early uses of gunt only refer to a woman’s squishy area between the belly and genitals, it later expanded to include describing a panniculus, the medical term for a large belly that hangs down in front of the genitals. The male version of this kind of gunt is a gock, a combination of gut and cock. A group of gunts, at least as some funny guy cooked up, is known as a girdle.

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