SBS's health knowledge variety show 'Three Perspectives' will take an in-depth look at why belly fat is hard to lose, the dangers of visceral fat, and the relationship between body temperature and dieting.

In the episode airing on the 30th at 8:35 a.m., MCs Kim Seok-hoon and So Seul-ji will be joined by science writer Kwak Jae-sik, docent Lee Chang-yong, family medicine specialist Kang Ji-yeon, and obesity treatment expert Kim Ji-hyun to analyze the role of 'heat' in weight loss from three perspectives. Extreme dieting cases and historical anecdotes about belly fat will also be presented.

Docent Lee Chang-yong will introduce cases including Oprah Winfrey, who experienced the yo-yo effect after losing 30kg; the story of a 10th-century king of the Kingdom of León in Spain, who abdicated the throne due to his belly fat and underwent a diet that involved having his lips sewn shut; and the anecdote of a female circus star who made it into the Guinness Book of Records by losing weight from 252kg to 70kg.

However, such extreme dieting methods are not effective at removing visceral fat, even if they temporarily help with weight loss. Experts emphasize that belly fat is not simply a matter of appearance but a health risk factor related to visceral fat. Visceral fat accumulates between organs, causing inflammation and affecting the liver and blood vessels, which can lead to various metabolic diseases such as fatty liver, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Therefore, reducing visceral fat is more important than shedding visible flab.

Dr. Kang Ji-yeon, a family medicine specialist, explains that rather than simply starving to lose belly fat, it is necessary to restore the body's 'ability to utilize fat.' In this process, the heat naturally generated by the body plays an important role; if heat is insufficient, weight increases, and conversely, only by generating enough heat can effective weight loss be achieved. She also notes that the average body temperature of modern people has dropped compared to the past, presented as a factor affecting dieting.

Kim Ji-hyun, an obesity treatment expert, stated that as people age, their body temperature falls, which means belly fat can accumulate more easily even when eating less than in their younger years. In particular, menopausal women may find it harder to manage belly fat due to hormonal changes. Scientists have also paid attention to a special spice known as 'the seed that warms the body.'

This episode will cover the relationship between body temperature and dieting, the reality of visceral fat, and effective methods for losing belly fat. Dr. Kang Ji-yeon said, "To win the war against belly fat, you must not simply starve yourself, but revive your 'ability to utilize fat.'" Expert Kim Ji-hyun explained, "The drop in body temperature that comes with age may be why belly fat accumulates even when you eat less than you did when you were younger."