Saturday, November 19, 2011

Body Fat Percentage


Body fat is produced in the body through the absorption of fats present in the food consumed. Although excess body fat content can have severe problems, the body requires a specific content of body fat for various metabolic and structural functions. This calculator demonstrates your body fat percentage.
Body Fat Percentage
Weight Pounds Kgs
Age years
SexMale Female
Waist Inches
 
Results
Body Fat
Fat LevelMen(% fat)Women(% fat)
Essential Fat Only7-10%14-17%
Athletic10-13%17-20%
Fit13-17%20-27%
Acceptable17-25%27-31%
Obese25% and higher32% and higher
Men - measure at the navel
Women - measure halfway between navel and sternum

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