Is fat an insulator?!
Question:
Is fat an insulator?
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
Additional Details3 days ago
i am 15, 5'3"
Answers:
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.