What should I know 1: Body Fat Percentage
Healthy ranges: Men 10-20%, Women 18-28%.
Body Fat Percentage
Estimate your body fat to better understand your body composition.
Body fat percentage reveals how much of your weight is fat versus lean mass. It is a key indicator of overall health and fitness.
Details
- Healthy ranges: Men 10-20%, Women 18-28%.
- Essential fat is necessary for hormonal health.
- High body fat increases risks for chronic diseases.
- Low fat levels can disrupt metabolism.
- Results are estimates; DEXA scans offer more precision.
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Method note
This tool produces estimates from common formulas. Results are informational and should not be used on their own for diagnosis or treatment decisions.
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What should I know 2: Body Fat Percentage
Essential fat is necessary for hormonal health.
What should I know 3: Body Fat Percentage
High body fat increases risks for chronic diseases.
What should I know 4: Body Fat Percentage
Low fat levels can disrupt metabolism.
What should I know 5: Body Fat Percentage
Results are estimates; DEXA scans offer more precision.