One study sought to identify the impact of different lifestyle interventions on visceral fat.
The study included 97 obese and overweight people with a low socioeconomic status in an eight-month lifestyle intervention.
Anthropometric (muscle, bone, and body fat), fitness and nutritional tests were assessed.
The key finding was that eating the recommended daily portions of fruit, gaining strength in the legs and gaining flexibility are "factors predictive of a lower visceral fat index".
How to lose visceral fat: Eating fruit, gain strength in legs and flexibility can help (Image: Getty Images)
The researchers also found being older than 45 and eating the recommended weekly portions of cereals and meats, fat and processed meats increased the visceral fat index.