Measuring Obesity

There is no way to directly measure how much fat a living person has. Learn about the various methods used by researchers and fitness advisors to estimate a person’s body fat. Also featured on the HHMI DVD Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVDs here.

Molecular Structure of Fat

This slide show delves into the various molecular shapes that fat can take. Also featured on the HHMI DVD, Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVDs here.

How The Body Uses Fat

This slide show explores some of the ways the body processes fat, including digestion, transport, conversion, and energy extraction. From the DVD of the 2004 Holiday Lectures on Science, Science of Fat, available free from HHMI. Order DVDs here.