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Body Fat Partitioning Control

Meaning

Body Fat Partitioning Control describes the complex physiological and hormonal regulation that dictates where adipose tissue is preferentially stored in the body. This mechanism determines the ratio of metabolically dangerous visceral fat, which surrounds internal organs, to the relatively benign subcutaneous fat, located just beneath the skin. Effective control of this partitioning is a critical factor in mitigating metabolic disease risk and optimizing overall health. Dysregulation often leads to central adiposity, a key feature of metabolic syndrome and a significant health concern.