Biology / Unit 12 Bio 2807 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Obesity as an Energy-Balance Imbalance
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The idea
Obesity results from sustained caloric intake exceeding expenditure, storing the surplus as adipose triglyceride over time.
In practice
Excess glucose and ATP, beyond glycogen capacity per Bio 2797, convert to fatty acids stored in adipose cells.
Where people slip
This entry teaches an energy-balance mechanism only; it offers no guidance about individual weight —
Your place on the trail
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