What should my percent (%) body fat be?

Here is a general guide for percent (%) body fat:

Women

A healthy body fat % = 21% – 31%

Here is the average body fat % for women by age:

An unhealthy body fat % = 32% or more

This is considered obese and increases your risk for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other obesity related health problems.

Men

A healthy body fat % = 14% – 24%

Here is the average body fat % for men by age:

An unhealthy body fat % = 25% or more

This is considered obese and increases your risk for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other obesity related health problems.

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