HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How does excessive fat intake influence health?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

^ body fat: Increased body fat ^'s risks for heart dz, ^ blood pressure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, gall stones, liver dz & even some cancers.

Answered 5/25/2015

2.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Liver test shows ALT of 84. Ultrasound shows excess fat on liver. Moderate alcohol intake. My BMI is 32. Is this reversible with diet and exercise. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi docs, would i feel better health wise using a juicer to get my fruit & vegetable intakes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What would be the health benefits of reducing high protein intakes to RDA amounts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi Doctor, Which smoke does not affect health if quantity intake is 2/day.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Dear sir, What should be the antioxidant intake per day to maintain a good health regime??

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What health concerns arise due to excess fat intake?
Questions about heart health: how much better will you be if you just stop all animal fat intake?
How can I lose my belly fat, 50 yrs old, no health issues, I don't eat bad & limit my sugar intake. Pants waist 34, but weird belly, 168 pounds, 5'11
Hello, I was wondering If excessive sugar intake would be the cause of UTI, yeast infection, and vaginitis. How common would it be to have all three conditions at the same time? Women's Health
Does excessive intake of proteins (free proteins) stored as fat ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.