Question

How is fat stored in the body?

Answer 1

Fat:

1. Fat is typically defined as any ester of fatty acids, or a combination of such compounds, most frequently those that occur in living things or food, in the fields of nutrition, biology, and chemistry.
2. Fat cells, also known as adipocytes, are the primary cells in charge of storing fat in their triglyceride form.
3. While brown adipose cells are only useful for producing heat, white adipose cells are the ones that store fat for use as energy.
4. The body's fat is housed in a variety of locations.
5. Subcutaneous (under the skin) and visceral or abdominal are the two primary compartments (around the internal organs).
6. Ectopic fat, which refers to when fat "overflows" into other tissues like the liver, pancreas, and muscles, is another phrase we may hear.