Storage Fat (Adipose Tissue)
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Storage fat is the fat held in adipose tissue beneath the skin and around organs — the fat we generally do not want to accumulate.
Detail
The total amount of fat in the body exists in two sites. The first is depot (essential) fat. The second major site is storage fat in adipose tissue. This fat protects internal organs and is the fat deposited beneath the surface of the skin. It is the fat we do not want to accumulate.
For reference, college-age men average about 18% of total weight as fat and college-age women about 22%; physically active people tend to carry less fat than untrained counterparts.
Key facts
- Storage fat is held in adipose tissue (subcutaneous and around organs).
- It protects internal organs.
- It is the fat we generally do not want to accumulate.
- Contrasts with depot/essential fat (see essential-fat).
Connections
- essential-fat — the other fat site (depot/essential).
- adipose-tissue-rule — 3,500 kcal per pound of adipose tissue.
- skinfold-measurement — how subcutaneous storage fat is measured.
Educational content only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for individualized guidance, especially around injury, pregnancy, or medical conditions.