Belly Fat Belly Fat IQ 2

Question 1

Which hormone is most directly responsible for directing fat storage to the abdominal area?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Answer

Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, promotes visceral fat accumulation in the abdominal region by activating cortisol receptors that are densely concentrated there.

Question 2

What is 'visceral fat' technically defined as?

Accepted Answer

Fat stored around internal organs

Answer

Visceral fat is intra-abdominal fat that surrounds internal organs like the liver, pancreas, and intestines, making it metabolically distinct from subcutaneous fat.

Question 3

A study measuring waist-to-height ratio considers what ratio a healthy benchmark for most adults?

Accepted Answer

Waist less than 0.5 of height

Answer

A waist-to-height ratio below 0.5 is widely recommended as a practical marker of healthy abdominal fat levels across different ethnicities.

Question 4

Which type of dietary fat has the strongest evidence for INCREASING belly fat accumulation?

Accepted Answer

Trans fats

Answer

Trans fats have been shown in controlled studies to specifically redirect fat storage to the abdominal region even without excess calorie intake.

Question 5

How does poor sleep (under 6 hours/night) contribute to belly fat accumulation?

Accepted Answer

It raises ghrelin and lowers leptin, increasing hunger and cortisol

Answer

Sleep deprivation disrupts hunger hormones — raising ghrelin (appetite stimulant) and lowering leptin (satiety signal) — while also elevating cortisol, all of which promote visceral fat gain.

Belly Fat Practice Test

Belly Fat Practice Test

Belly Fat Belly Fat IQ 2