Can an obese person die of starvation?

Yes, an obese person can die of starvation. Although an obese person has a large amount of body fat, the body cannot easily access and use this fat for energy when food intake is severely restricted or completely stopped. The human body is designed to use glucose, a type of sugar, as its main source of energy. When there is not enough glucose available from food, the body begins to break down stored glycogen and then body fat to release glucose into the bloodstream. However, this process is not as efficient as directly obtaining glucose from food, and the body may not be able to break down body fat quickly enough to meet its energy needs. As a result, even an obese person can become malnourished and eventually die of starvation if food intake is severely limited or stopped for a prolonged period of time.