Fat cells are your body's energy savers. They store fuel, keep you warm, and cushion you like a soft pillow.
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A fat cell is mostly one big drop of fat. The drop is so big that it squishes the nucleus flat against the side of the cell.
Fat cells are packed together under your skin and around some of your organs.
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Your body needs fat to be healthy. It is an important part of you!
Babies have a special kind of fat called brown fat that makes heat to keep them warm.
Fat cells can grow when they store more fat, and shrink when your body uses the fat for energy.
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Eating healthy foods and playing outside help your body use energy in a good way.