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Body Fat Percentage Calculator
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BODY FAT PERCENTAGE (BFP)
The body fat percentage is the total weight of the person's fat
divided by the person's weight and consists of essential body fat and storage body
fat. Essential body fat is necessary to maintain life and reproductive functions.
The body fat percentage for women is greater than that for men, due to the demands
of childbearing and other hormonal functions.
Storage body fat consists of fat accumulation in adipose tissue, part of which protects
internal organs in the chest and abdomen.
Essential fat is 3%–5% in men, and 8–12% in women.
For Kids:
Interpretation of Body Fat Percentage for Children Age group-2- 19 yrs
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TYPE
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Gender
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Age Range
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Under fat
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Healthy Range
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Overweight
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Obese
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B FAT%
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Male
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2-19
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< 9
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≥9- ≤20%
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>20- ≤25%
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>25 %
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B FAT%
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Female
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2-19
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< 14
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≥14 -≤21%
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>21- ≤31%
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>31%
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For Adults:
Interpretation of Body Fat Percentage for Age group 20-79yrs
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TYPE
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Gender
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Age Range
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Under fat
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Healthy Range
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Overweight
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Obese
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B FAT%
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Female
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20-40
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Under 21%
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21-33%
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33-39%
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Over 39%
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B FAT%
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Female
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41-60
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Under 23%
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23-35%
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35-40%
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Over 40%
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B FAT%
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Female
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61-79
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Under 24%
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24-36%
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36-42%
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Over 42%
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B FAT%
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Male
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20-40
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Under 8%
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8-19%
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19-25%
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Over 25%
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B FAT%
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Male
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41-60
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Under 11%
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11-22%
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22-27%
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Over 27%
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B FAT%
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Male
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61-79
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Under 13%
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13-25%
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25-30%
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Over 30%
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Disclaimer: This health tool is meant for educational purposes
only. The information provided by Food2goodhealth is not intended to
replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider.
Please consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition.
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