Qualitative diagnosis is the body fat distribution pattern (indicative of visceral adiposity).

 
 
 
 

Excess of localized fat in the abdominal region or torso, more frequent in the male gender.
It presents a greater correlation with cardiovascular and metabolic complications.

 
 
 
 
 

Excess of localized fat in the hips region, more frequent in the female gender.
It presents a greater correlation with peripheral cardiovascular complications and orthopedic and esthetic problems.
 

 
 

Other auxiliary methods for the Qualitative diagnosis:

 

Waist/hips relation

 

Image method (topography and magnetic resonance)