The anatomical location of the adipose tissue varies according to gender. In men, it is mostly above the waist, in the abdomen and the shoulders, while in women it is below the waist, in the lower part of the abdomen and in the hips, buttocks and thighs. On average, in healthy individuals, adipose tissue represents between 9% and 18% of body weight in a man and between 14% and 28% in a woman.