Where Is Body Fat Stored?

Fat (triglyceride) is an energy source for many of our cells (in particular muscle and liver) and is our primary means of storing the excessive energy

from the foods we eat. Although some fat can be found in several cell types in our body (such as skeletal and cardiac muscle cells), by and large most of the fat stored in our body is housed in fat cells. Collections of fat cells or adipocytes are commonly referred to as fat tissue or adipose tissue. Because a larger percentage of the fatty acids stored in adipose tissue are monounsaturated and saturated, the fat tissue is more semisolid than liquid. This can contribute to the dimpling appearance in the layer of fat found beneath our skin (subcutaneous fat) that is often referred to as cellulite.