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Not all belly fat is created equal. Here are the different types and how they impact your health.

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Belly fat tends to accumulate more as we age and can have a big impact on our health.

Subcutaneous fat is important to protect the bones and internal organs.

Visceral fat makes up just 10% of total fat and is harder to detect.

Excessive fat above a BMI of 30 constitutes obesity and is considered a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, hypertension and some forms of cancer.