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Body Fat Partitioning

Meaning

Body Fat Partitioning refers to the differential distribution and storage of adipose tissue across various anatomical depots within the body. This is a critical physiological concept that distinguishes between metabolically benign subcutaneous fat and the more detrimental visceral fat stored around internal organs. The specific ratio and location of fat storage directly influence systemic health markers, including insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk profile. Clinical assessment of this partitioning provides a more accurate measure of metabolic health risk than total body fat mass alone.