Ask an expert
Search expert health advice:
Browse by expert
- ADHD Expert
- Allergy expert
- Anti-ageing expert
- Asthma Expert
- Arthritis expert
- Breast cancer expert
- Cancer expert
- Cough Expert
- CyberDoc
- CyberShrink
- Oral health expert
- Depression expert
- Diabetes expert
- EnviroHealth expert
- Family law expert
- Fertility expert
- Flu expert
- GynaeDoc
- Headache expert
- Healthy Bones
Question
03 Feb 2004
Share
Fat
How long does it take for fat from food to turn to body fat?
DietDoc
Dear Dave
This is practically impossible to answer - it depends on so many different factors - the BMI of the individual, his Basic Metabolic Rate, the composition of the diet, his level of exercise and fitness. If you eat a high-fat meal it will not necessarily be turned into body fat, but if you always eat high-fat foods and ingest more energy than you expend then this will result in weight gain due to fat deposition over time.
Best regards
DietDoc
This is practically impossible to answer - it depends on so many different factors - the BMI of the individual, his Basic Metabolic Rate, the composition of the diet, his level of exercise and fitness. If you eat a high-fat meal it will not necessarily be turned into body fat, but if you always eat high-fat foods and ingest more energy than you expend then this will result in weight gain due to fat deposition over time.
Best regards
DietDoc
The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical examination, diagnosis and formal advice. Health24 and the expert accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or personal harm you may suffer resulting from making use of this content.
