In spite of the fact that most people discuss only adipose (fat) when talking about weight, the weight of an individual is actually the sums total of her/his organs, body fluids, bone, muscle AND adipose tissue. Hence, in reality a person’s body weight is affected by changes in all or some of these components. These changes can be a result of growth, reproductive status, physical activity, disease and aging.
Maintaining a constant body weight is possible when there is a balance between the Energy Intake and Energy Expenditure of a person. |