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Centrally stored body fat, or visceral adipose tissue, is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and certain types of cancer. Higher levels of fats in the blood (triglycerides and cholesterol) have also been associated with the same conditions. This BANT Infobite highlights some of the latest research on diet and cholesterol, including studies on polyphenols and essential fatty acids.