Fat Collection (page 65)

Mince pies served with brandy butter, a traditional Christmas dessert

Pizza on a plate with pizza cutting tool. Pizzas are an Italian dish consisting of a bread base usually topped with cheese, tomato sauce and other toppings

Beefburger world. Conceptual computer artwork of the Earth skewered to a beefburger. The beef patty in the sandwich consists of processed meat and may have been fried

Algae growing in a photobioreactor with a researchers shadow. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms that can convert carbon dioxide into commercially valuable lipids

Algae growing on petri dishes, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms. They convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars, that are then metabolised into lipids

Algae research. Researcher from Solazyme Inc. USA, examining a petri dish from an incubation room containing different algae strains. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms

Boy playing with doughnuts
MODEL RELEASED. Boy playing with doughnuts. He is six years old

Algae fermentation bioreactor, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro- organisms that can convert carbon dioxide into sugars

Researcher with algae fermenter
Researcher with algae fermentation bioreactor, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms that can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars

Cakes and sweets

Food pyramid showing the recommended proportions of food types for a healthy, balanced diet. The largest part of the diet should be carbohydrates from bread, cereal, rice and pasta (pyramid base)

Beef steak on a piece of aluminium foil. Red meat is a good source of protein. It also has a high saturated fat content that can increase the level of cholesterol in the blood

Sheep (Ovis aries) in a field

Tub of margarine. Margarine is a butter-substitute that does not contain dairy fat, but is usually made from vegetable oils and skimmed milk. It may also contain vitamin A and D supplements

1826 Robert Darwin, Charles Darwin father
Robert Waring Darwin (30th May 1766 - 13th November 1848) silhouette made some time around 1826. Robert was the father of Charles Darwin

Fat tissue, SEM
Fat tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fat cells (adipocytes, round) surrounded by fine strands of supportive connective tissue

Weight loss, conceptual artwork
Weight loss. Conceptual artwork of a human figure and a tape measure. This image represents concepts such as weight loss and dieting

High cholesterol levels. Computer artwork of balls of cholesterol. When there are high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL)

Gate control theory of pain, artwork
Gate control theory of pain. Computer artwork of the neural circuit diagram used to represent the gate control theory of pain

Olive and olive oil
Olive on olive tree branch with olive oil in a glass vessel. Olive oil is a popular ingredient in food recipes and is used in cooking

Dietary sources of fat, artwork
Dietary sources of fat. Artwork showing sources of animal fat (top), plant fat (middle) and plant oils (bottom)

Body shapes, artwork
Body shapes. Artwork showing the different fat distributions typical of overweight men (top) and women (bottom). Men tend to put excess fat on around their abdomen

Adipose stem cells, light micrograph
Adipose stem cells. Fluorescence light micrograph of human stem cells derived from adipose (fat) tissue. Nestin protein filaments are red; membrane cofactor protein is green;

Human ApolipoproteinA-1
Molecular model of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) known as an apolipoprotein. HDLs are proteins that bind to lipid (fat) molecules and transport them around the body

Milk-producing cell, artwork
Milk-producing cell. Artwork of the anatomical structure of a lacteal (milk-producing) cell. Normal cell organelles include the nucleus (black, centre), the golgi apparatus (white)

Atheroma formation, diagram
Atheroma formation. Diagram showing the stages in the formation of an atheroma, a fatty plaque that forms on the inners walls of blood vessels in cardiovascular disease

1833 Fat Dodo from the Penny Magazine
Woodblock print with later handcolouring from the Penny Magazine (London, June 1, 1833). Print after similar painting by C. Edwards 1750 and particularly the painting by W. Hodges 1773

Milk-producing cell, diagram
Milk-producing cell. Diagram of the anatomical structure of a lacteal (milk-producing) cell. Normal cell organelles include the nucleus (black, centre), the golgi apparatus (white)

Atheroma formation, artwork
Atheroma formation. Artwork showing the stages in the formation of an atheroma, a fatty plaque that forms on the inners walls of blood vessels in cardiovascular disease

Cholecystokinin crystals, polarised light micrograph. Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone responsible for promoting the digestion of fats and proteins

Liver, artwork. The liver is the largest gland in the human body and the largest internal organ. It plays a vital role in metabolism, storing nutrients in forms such as glycogen

Cholecystokinin crystal, polarised light micrograph. Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone responsible for promoting the digestion of fats and proteins

Leptin hormone molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of the hormone leptin. This hormone is produced by adipose (fat) tissue

Lipase molecule, secondary structure
Lipase molecule, computer model. Lipase is an enzyme that breaks lipids (fats) into fatty acids and glycerol. Human pancreatic lipase is the main enzyme responsible for breaking down fat in the human

Cholesterol crystals
Cholesterol. Light micrograph obtained with polarised light of crystals of cholesterol. It is a lipid (fatty substance) found in vertebrates and in foods from animal sources

Leptin molecule. Computer model of a molecule of leptin, a protein produced by white fat cells in adipose tissue. Leptin controls the amount of white adipose tissue that is laid down in the body

Skin tissue, light micrograph
Skin tissue. Light micrograph of a transverse section through human skin. The skin is made up of an outer epidermis (pale purple, across top) with hair follicles (deep purple)

Section of human apolipoprotein A-I, molecular model. This is a fragment of a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) molecule known as an apolipoprotein

Lipase molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of lipase. Alpha-helices are blue and beta-sheets are purple

Foot skin tissue, light micrograph
Foot skin tissue. Light micrograph of a transverse section through skin from a human foot. The skin is made up of an outer epidermis (across top)

Cholesterol, molecular model
Cholesterol. Molecular model of the fatty and waxy alcohol cholesterol. Atoms are represented by spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (grey), oxygen (red)

SILENT FILM STILL: EATING. Raymond Griffith and Charles H. Puffy

Silent Still: Weight

THOMAS FATS WALLER (1904-1943). American musician and composer

Silent Still: Gymnasium

BURL IVES (1909-1995). American actor and ballad singer. Photographed in 1956

Domestic Pig, Kune Kune, adult, close-up of head, England

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), male feating on fat feeder, Zug, Switzerland, December

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In a world filled with various forms of "fat, " from motorcycles to geese, the concept takes on different meanings and contexts. The iconic Harley Davidson Fat Boy roars through the open roads of the US, embodying power and freedom as it cruises across vast landscapes. Meanwhile, in Limehouse, London, Mrs. Smith awakens the dockers with her peashooter in 1927, showcasing her feisty spirit and determination. Step right up to witness Jolly Dolly Dimple at the circus sideshow. Celesta Geyer captivates audiences with her larger-than-life personality and charm that shines through even on a vintage poster from 1949. In another realm entirely, Hoffmann's Augustus indulges in a hearty soup, reminding us that sometimes comfort can be found in simple pleasures. Lawson Wood's whimsical illustration titled "Fat Geese. " transports us to Bray near Maidenhead where these plump birds waddle about freely. As we delve into history through cartoons featuring Boss Tweed and his cohorts James Ingersoll and George Miller, we learn how excess can corrupt even those in positions of power. But let's not forget our guilty pleasures - like sinking our teeth into a jam doughnut or enjoying some light-hearted entertainment courtesy of Mrs. Mills playing piano alongside her faithful dog companion. And who could resist smiling at Kay Snap's Mr Bobby the Policeman? Lastly, Picture No. 10921789 introduces us to The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father; their bond transcends physical appearances as they navigate life together with love and resilience. In this diverse collection of images spanning time periods and cultures, "fat" emerges as more than just a word - it becomes an emblematic symbol representing strength or vulnerability depending on its context.