Health. Eat right to combat obesity and visceral fat

It is timely that experts have raised awareness about the serious health problems associated with obesity, and the critical role visceral fat plays (Weighty issue: Obesity can cause over 200 medical problems including heart failure, cancer, Oct 20).

- Ho Ting Fei (Dr)

Excessive visceral fat is the main culprit behind many of these medical problems. Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress trigger damage in various organs and tissues, and it is especially worrying that such damage often starts from young, in children who are overweight or obese.