Body Fat calculator
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Your body fat is ......
| Description | Women | Men |
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| Recommended amount: | 20-25% | 8-14% |
| Adults in United States, average : | 22-25% | 15-19% |
| Obese : | 30+% | 25+% |
You can also compute your body mass index using BMI-Calculator
Body Fat Percentage
The body fat percentage (BFP) of a human or other living being includes essential body fat and storage body fat. Essential body fat is necessary to maintain life and reproductive functions. Storage body fat consists of fat accumulation in adipose tissue, part of which protects internal organs in the chest and abdomen. The body fat percentage is a measure of fitness level, since it is the only body measurement which directly calculates a person’s relative body composition without regard to height or weight. The percentage of body fat in an individual varies according to sex and age. Various theoretical approaches exist on the relationships between body fat percentage, health, athletic capacity, etc. Different authorities have consequently developed different recommendations for ideal body fat percentages.