I have gained 20 pounds of fat in the last year, and i now weigh 155.5 pounds. last summer, i didnt get hot as eaisly. now i get hot eaisyer. also, last winter, the one before this one, i got cold very easy. now, during this most recent winter, i harldy got cold at all
2007-07-14 10:46:31 · 3 answers · asked by fat_lard_lad 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i am 15, 5'3"
2007-07-14 10:47:06 · update #1
Yes, fat is a very good insluator.
Animals that live in the arcitc have a lot of fat on their bodies. Seals that live in the north pole are something like 50-60% fat.
When bears hibernate, they add on about 10 inches of fat around their bellies to keep them warm.
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OFCOURSE IT IS IN HUMANS! Why do you think overwheight people get all sweaty? Fat is fuel. When you do strenuous physical activity, the fat burns and produces heat. It also keeps the heat in your body.
2007-07-14 10:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very much so, that's why wild animals like bears, bulk up with so much fat just before winter. It keeps them warmer and is a source of stored energy to live on during hard times.
2007-07-14 17:55:39 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not on humans its not... what happens is that your body has a larger mass... and it's probably touching in more places. more contact = more warmth.
2007-07-14 17:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by jamel_saves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋