Adolescence. It is now thought that excess hyperplasia of fat cells is possible during periods of rapid growth when all body cells proliferate. One particular stage for this is the early adolescent period, around 12-14 years of age. Adolescents who are inactive at this stage and/or eating high energy foods, may develop more fat cells [...]

De novo lipogenesis is the term used for making fat from other nutrients such as carbohydrate and alcohol. De novo lipogenesis is not thought to have a significant role in humans under normal physiological (day-to-day living) conditions.

• Unlike carbohydrate and protein, fat is not finely balancec in the body.

• Fat (from the diet and adipose [...]

After years of frustration, Mary Ellen O’Grady finally found a weight-loss device that works for her: the venerable doggie bag.

At age 37, the Loch Arbour, New Jersey, resident noticed that even though her eating habits hadn’t changed, her waistline had expanded. Daily exercise was helping prevent serious poundage from accumulating. Still, she was roughly 10 [...]