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Fat provides insulation under the skin from the cold and the heat. Fat also protects organs and bones from shock and provides support for organs.

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Do you need a certain number of fat cells to maintain life?

You can not survive without some fat in your body. You have only 300 grams of glycogen in your body. You need to get energy from the fat from the fat cells in your body. You can not get continuous supply of food material from the gastrointestinal system. But then to carry the load of fat is ridiculous.


Fats and sugars supply your body with mainly?

Although fat is exceptionally bad fro you (too much that is), sugar is worse because it is just empty calories. If you were to intake fat or sugar, make it fat.


What is the purpose of fat deposits in the skin?

Fats are store in the body for unfavourable conditions as when food supply to body is stop then fat start burning to give energy. Next fat is also helpfull in absorbing physical shocks and temprature changes occur in enviornment.


What is the physiological function of carbohydrates?

The major function of carbohydrates are to supply energy to the cells in the body. The body uses fat and carbohydrate as a source of energy because fat is lost very rapidly if instructions are followed.


Is fat is not good?

No, praise for fat! The diet companies say it's bad but you need it to survive. It's insulation, an extra food supply for your body, between meals, and for good appearance.


What essential nutrients are needed by body how can you achieve adequate supply of each nutrients?

Carbohydrates Protein Fat Vitamins Minerals water ................................


How can I calculate the percentage of body fat loss?

To calculate the percentage of body fat loss, you can use the formula: (Initial body fat - Current body fat) / Initial body fat x 100. This will give you the percentage of body fat lost.


Which type of connective tissue functions as a reserve energy supply for the body?

Adipose tissue functions as a reserve energy supply for the body. It stores excess energy in the form of triglycerides and releases it as needed.


What does fat do for the body short-term?

supply energy (9 calories per gram) and serve as a solvent for vitamins A,D,E,K


What happen when the body is supply with more energy that it burn?

It stores the excess energy in the form of fat cells, to be metabolized when needed at a later time.


Where can I get my body fat measured?

You can get your body fat measured at a gym, health clinic, or with at-home body fat scales.


Body composition is the ratio of body fat to?

Lean Body Fat