When the total calorie intake exceeds the sum of basal metabolism and exercise metabolism, fat accumulation is likely to occur. The thighs, hips, and abdomen are common fat storage areas. Many people become overweight as they age or reduce their physi- cal activity, causing a decline in metabolism and leading to fat accumulation. Among these areas, the abdominal muscles have a weaker resistance to fat accumulation, making the abdomen more prone to fat accumulation.

Swedish scholar Bjorntorp first proposed the concept of abdominal obesity and believed that abdominal fat accumulation is more likely to cause abnormal blood lipids, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hyperuricemia, and damage to the internal organs compared to fat accumulation in the hips

Therefore, people with a big belly should not take abdominal obesity lightly. A bulging belly is a sign of potential danger and ignoring it can lead to chronic diseases in the future!