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Body Fat Ratio & Visceral Fat Level

Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm

2

,

1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution 30 levels.
Example level determined
0: 1 - 9 level
+: 10 - 30 level
* The data referenced by Omron Healthcare.

Too much visceral fat is thought to be closely linked to increased levels of fat 

in the bloodstream, which can lead to common diseases such as 

hyperlipidemia and diabetes, which impairs the ability of insulin to transfer 

energy from the bloodstream and using it in cells. In order to prevent or 

improve conditions of common diseases, it is important to try and reduce 

visceral fat levels to an acceptable level. People with high visceral fat levels tend to have large 

stomachs. However, this is not always the case and high visceral fat levels can lead to hidden 

fat.

Subcutaneous fat not only accumulates around the stomach but also around 

the upper arms, hips and thighs, and can cause a distortion of the body’s 

proportions. Although not directly linked to increased risk of disease, it is 

thought to increase pressure on the heart and other complications. 

Subcutaneous fat is not displayed in this unit, but is included in the body fat percentage.

Let’s look at an example

VISCERAL FAT LEVEL/

VISCERAL FAT CLASSIFICATION

Example of display:
• Visceral Fat Level:

5

• Visceral Fat Classification: 

0

Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm

2

,

1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution 30 levels.
Example level determined
0: 1 - 9 level
+: 10 - 30 level
*  The data referenced by Omron 

Healthcare.

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