BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
Body fat percentage refers to the percentage of fat in the body. Men and women
have a different distribution of body fat so it is normal for body fat percentage to
vary based on gender. Refer to the table below for the normal ranges for body fat
percentage as a percentage of total body weight for reference.
AGE
20 - 39
40 - 49
60 - 79
VISCERAL FAT
Visceral fat refers to a measure of visceral fat in the body. Visceral fat is found
in the abdomen and surrounding the vital organs. Refer to the table below for
reference.
CATEGORY
NORMAL
SUBCUTANEOUS FAT PERCENTAGE
Subcutaneous fat percentage refers to a measure of subcutaneous fat in the body.
Subcutaneous fat is stored just below the skin.
FAT FREE BODY WEIGHT
Fat free body weight refers to the total weight of the body minus the weight of the
body's fat.
HIGH
MEN
8% - 20%
11% - 22%
13% - 24%
WOMEN
22% - 33%
24% - 34%
25% - 36%
VISCERAL FAT
1 - 9
≥ 10
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