What are Essential Fat & Storage Fat?
The essential fat, required for normal physiological functioning, consists of fat stored in the marrow of bones, heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, intestines, muscles and lipid rich tissues of the central nervous system. In females the extra 9% of sex specific fat is required for childbearing and other hormonal related functions. In addition to essential fat deposits, storage fat consists of fat accumulation in adipose tissue. Men and women have similar quantities of storage fat – on average 12% for men and 15% for women. Overweight and Obesity Health Consequences Overweight and obese individuals (BMI of 25 and above) are at increased risk for physical ailments such as: • High blood pressure, hypertension • High blood cholesterol, dyslipidemia • Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes • Insulin resistance, glucose intolerance • Hyperinsulinemia • Coronary heart disease • Angina pectoris • Congestive heart failure • Stroke • Gallstones • Cholescystitis and cholelithiasis • Gout • Os
