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Why is my upper part of my body fat and my lower part of my body small?
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See details: Because fat is not distributed equally through the body. It is preferential distributed in the abdominal and hip areas in a person who is overweight.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Lipodystrophy: Some people have segmental lipodystrophy in which genetically programmed fat cells pile on fat in some areas, and do not accumulat it in others. These folks often have have high fasting Insulin and triglycerides, and these should be checked in a fasting blood sample.
Answered 6/25/2014
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