Excess belly fat is extremely unhealthy.
It’s a risk factor for diseases like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
The medical term for unhealthy fat in the belly is “visceral fat,” which refers to fat surrounding the liver and other organs in your abdomen.
Even normal-weight people with excess belly fat have an increased risk of health problems.
Here are 12 things that make you gain belly fat.
1. Sugary Foods and Beverages
Studies have shown a link between high sugar intake and excess belly fat. Tim Boyle/Getty Images
