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Belly Fat Directory
Carrying too much belly fat puts you at risk of developing high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, migraines, and dementia. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about belly fat, the risks of belly fat, how to lose it, and much more.
Medical Reference
Type 2 Diabetes Causes and Risk Factors
Do you know the causes of type 2 diabetes? Read more and find out if you are at high risk for this common type of diabetes.
Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes)
Prediabetes has no symptoms, yet is usually present before a person develops type 2 diabetes. Find out if you're at risk for prediabetes.
Calculating Your Waist Circumference
Do you need to lose weight? Measuring your waist circumference is a good way to tell. Learn how to do it.
11 Questions About Metabolic Syndrome
WebMD helps you ask your doctor the right questions about reducing your risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
Features
Waistline-Friendly Fast Food
More fast food chains and restaurants are jumping on the health food bandwagon. But are these lower-fat choices a whole-hearted effort to fight obesity?
Life After Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery can definitely change a person's life for the better, but there are also some serious risks and profound life changes that go along with the surgery.
What Does Your Waistline Have to Do With Heart Disease?
Heart disease risk can depend on your weight and where you wear it. Here’s what you can do.
Waistline-Friendly Fast Food?
More fast food chains and restaurants are jumping on the health food bandwagon. But are these lower-fat choices a whole-hearted effort to fight obesity?
Video
The Importance of Diet and Exercise in Reducing Obesity
Being overweight is a risk factor for diabetes, heart disease, and maybe even cancer. Learn how weight affects your body.
When Being Overweight Becomes a Health Problem
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about when being overweight becomes a health problem.
Slideshows & Images
Embarrassing Male Body Problems
Belly fat, back hair, drenching sweat, and a bright red nose are among the male body problems seen in this slideshow. Pictures help explain the causes and solutions.
Belly-Fattening Foods Men Can't Resist
Chips, beer, and fatty red meat top the list of big-belly foods that make men weak in this slideshow on how to spot and swap the usual suspects.
Quizzes
Fat Facts Quiz
Test your diet IQ with this quiz about different types of fat and fats.
Best & Worst Foods for Belly Fat
Do you know which foods are best and worst for belly fat? Test your knowledge with this quiz, and learn how to eat for a slimmer waistline.
Test Your Knowledge About Beer
Think you know all about the health aspects of beer? Find out with this quiz.
The Truth About Men’s Health
Think you know the difference between myth and reality when it comes to men’s health issues? Take this quiz and find out.