Imaging scans, such as computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are the most accurate way to determine whether a person has visceral fat. However, because these tests are expensive and time-consuming to perform, a doctor will likely diagnose visceral fat by asking the person questions about their diet and lifestyle. The doctor will also likely measure total body fat to get an idea of ​​what percentage this is likely to be visceral fat. According to Harvard Health, 10 percent of total body fat will be visceral fat.Another useful way to determine the amount of visceral fat a person is carrying is to measure their waist size.A woman who measures 35 inches or more is more likely to have excess visceral fat. This may increase her risk of developing some of the health problems associated with visceral fat. The same is true for a man whose waist measures 40 inches or more.If a doctor used an MRI scan or a body fat analyzer to measure a person's visceral fat, the result would fall somewhere on a scale between 1 and 59. Visceral fat levels should be less than 13 on this scale. Anything above 13 on this scale means that a person will need to consider making immediate changes to their diet and lifestyle. Making these changes will help reduce your visceral fat levels to a healthy figure.

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