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Central adiposity, especially intra-abdominal (visceral) fat, is related to insulin resistance. Heredity and lifestyle play important roles in the etiology of type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle is a modifiable factor. By modifying lifestyle, e.g. to increase physical activity and lower dietary fat intake, it may be possible to prevent type 2 diabetes. It is important to study this.