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Encyclopedia: Adipose Tissue

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In histology, adipose tissue or fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. Adipose tissue is derived from lipoblasts. Its main role is to store energy in the form of fat, although it also cushions and insulates the body. Obesity or being overweight in humans and most animals does not depend on body weight but on the amount of body fat&-;specifically, adipose tissue. Two types of adipose tissue exist: white...


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Body fat %?
Hi. I'm about 5'9-5'10 and weight 155-160 pounds. I want to get my body fat percent...

Weight and percentage body fat are 2 separate and independent entities. You cannot determine one by looking at the other. If you workout and eat well, your percentage body fat...

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What body fat percentage is needed for flat abs?
I am apparently around 22.5% body fat, in the healthy range, but there is still...

Well I have 24% body fat and have flat, toned abs. It depends how you carry your weight. But to have defined abs like a six pack, usually around 15%-17%...

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    Hello, for the past 24 weeks I have steadily lost weight and body fat. I have now reached a different phase. I weighed 159 and was at 15% body fat, and now I weigh 153 (...

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    I believe it is not the case. Just lifting will not make you lose body fat. Diet comes into play . I lift heavy and grow a bit, but all of it is covered by body fat. If it...

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Body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. Body fat percentage is a specialized ratio to better calculate your body fat, taking into account both muscle mass and fat mass. A certain amount of body fat is healthy and essential for basic body functions. Knowing your body fat percentage can also help determine if any planned weight loss goals are realistic.

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