Learn dietitians tips for healthy and sustainable body fat loss.
Attempting to spot-reduce body fat in specific areas is one of the most common questions dietitiansincluding myselfreceive.
Here, we answer the common question: can you target losing visceral fat?

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We also explain how visceral fat impacts your health and share expert-backed tips to help you reduce it.
Can You Target Losing Visceral Fat?
However, focusing on habits that reduce total body fat can also help decrease visceral fat, she says.
While some body fat is necessary for our overall health, excess visceral fat can pose health risks.
So, how do we go about managing it?
Read on for actionable tips to help you lose visceral (and total body) fat below.
The Bottom Line
Not all body fat is created equally.
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