what are the characteristics of the gynoid pattern of fat distribution? group of answer choices fat is stored in the upper body as visceral fat, which increases the risk of disease. fat is stored in the lower body as subcutaneous fat, which is less tied to the risk of disease. fat is stored in the lower body as visceral fat, which is less tied to the risk of disease. fat is stored in the upper body as subcutaneous fat, which increases the risk of disease.