Body Composition
Subcutaneous Fat
The soft fat layer just under your skin, generally less harmful than deep visceral fat around the organs.
The soft fat layer just under your skin, generally less harmful than deep visceral fat around the organs.
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Medically reviewed by
Family Physician & Registered Acupuncturist, Accord Medical Clinic. MBBS (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (Singapore College of TCM).
Last reviewed: August 2026
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