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How Fat Cells Work

Submitted: Apr 30, 2008 - An incredible 65.2 percent of the U.S. population is overweight or obese. When a person gains weight, what is actually happening inside his or her body? What are fat cells, and how do they work?

Where's the Fat?
Fat, or adipose tissue, is found in several places in your body. Generally, fat is found underneath your skin (subcutaneous fat). There's also some on top of each of your kidneys. In…

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