Fats and Obesity

The amount that is consumed is directly proportional to the amount that would be

 taken into the adipose tissues. That is, when you consume a lot of fatty acids, 

there would be increased accumulation of fatty acids in the adipose tissues; on 

the other hand, if less is consumed, less would be accumulated in the adipose 


tissues. Another type of proportionality that exists has to do with the specific type 

of fatty acid. If you consume fatty acids that are easily melted, in the long-term, 

only a fraction of it would be stored in the adipose tissue. However, if you 

consume fatty acids that are not easily melted, a lot of it would be accumulated in 

the adipose tissue. Here, we find that amount and the type of fatty acid are equally important.

Fatty acids are essential part of body nutrients. They come in several forms namely saturated, monounsaturated and 

polyunsaturated. They store a lot of energy. A significant amount of fatty acids that is in the body comes from the food we 

eat. Foods that contain meat, like steak and chicken breast, have fatty acids. After consumption, the processed meat 

(fat) enters the adipose tissue. Therefore, one can expect to gain weight when he or she eats meat.

Obesity is a condition that is associated with increased fats. The weight gain as a result of fat accumulation 

predisposes people to several conditions including cardiovascular diseases, renal (kidney) diseases, diabetes, liver 

diseases and cancer. It is very important that you consult your doctor and / or dietician to discuss any weight problems 

that you may have. As health conditions develop, being overweight may very well be the difference between life and death.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in the blood increases one's risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular 

diseases. Fats that build around the heart and the cardiovascular system prevent the system's proper function. By 

contrast, high density lipoprotein increases one's risk for cardiovascular diseases.

A good (although not perfect) way of determining if you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese is to use a 

Body Mass Index (BMI) chart. A BMI of 18.5 or less is considered underweight, 18.5-24.99 is considered normal weight, 

> or = 25 is considered overweight while > or = 30 is considered obese. Research after research has shown that 

people with normal weight have relatively low risk of developing health problems and even low risk of mortality 

compared to people who are obese or overweight. People can do a lot to change their Body Mass Index status (going 

from obese to overweight and then to normal) and consequently reducing their risk for health diseases. One such 

intervention is losing weight by exercising. Although it takes determination and commitment to succeed, the effort is 

definitely worth it. Reducing your weight is not an end in itself. It is a means to an end. The ultimate goal is to reduce 

your risk for health disease and not just lose weight. Friend, life is too short to live it with predisposition to certain health 

conditions. Take charge of your life, exercise and lose weight now.

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