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This body fat percentage chart will help you to establish your classification. It is
important that you have your body fat measured correctly.
| BODY FAT PERCENTAGE CHART |
| CLASSIFICATION |
MALE |
FEMALE |
| ATHLETIC |
<8 |
<13 |
| OPTIMAL |
8 - 15 |
13 -20 |
| BORDERLINE |
16 - 20 |
21 - 25 |
| OVERWEIGHT |
21 - 24 |
26 - 32 |
| OBESE |
>25 |
> 32 |
Remember that every individual requires a minimum amount of body fat. For men no less than 5 % body fat and for women no less than 8 % body fat. This fat is called essential fat and is necessary for good health.
Nonessential fat is an accumulation of stored calories, a result of taking in more calories then you actually need. This can result in obesity, which has been proven to lead to a number of health problems.
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