fat storage

Fat storage involves the body's process of turning excess calories from food into fat for future energy needs. When you eat more than your body burns, the extra nutrients, especially carbohydrates and fats, are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells called adipocytes. These cells expand as they accumulate fat. When energy is needed, hormones signal the breakdown of stored fat into fatty acids, which are used by cells for fuel. This efficient system ensures energy reserve for times of fasting or increased activity, maintaining balance between energy intake and expenditure.