India, June 10 -- Weight loss is much more than understanding calorie deficit or the number on the weighing scale. Where fat is stored in the body can make a significant difference to overall health. Broadly, there are two types of fat to understand: visceral fat and subcutaneous fat.ALSO READ | Is your daily walk really burning fat? Fitness coach reveals what fat-loss walk should feel like: 'Talk but not sing.'

A study examined the location of fat. It was published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology in July 2023, found that 1 in 3 Indian adults suffers from abdominal obesity, while almost 1 in 4 suffers from generalised obesity. The WHO has also warned that nearly half of the population does not meet the recommended levels of phys...