There are a number of ways fat can be stored inside the body, including the well-known form subcutaneous, which is fat stored under the skin that we can see and touch.
But health experts have warned about the dangers of visceral fat, which is stored deep inside the belly and wraps around the organs, including the liver and intestines.
This ‘hidden fat’ makes up around one tenth of all the fat stored in the body, and a certain amount is required to help insulate and protect vital organs.
