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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

TYPE Gender Age Range Under fat Healthy Range Overweight Obese
B FAT% Male 2-19 < 9 ≥9- ≤20% >20- ≤25% >25 %
B FAT% Female 2-19 < 14 ≥14 -≤21% >21- ≤31% >31%

For Adults:

Interpretation of Body Fat Percentage for Age group 20-79yrs

TYPE Gender Age Range Under fat Healthy Range Overweight Obese
B FAT% Female 20-40 Under 21% 21-33% 33-39% Over 39%
B FAT% Female 41-60 Under 23% 23-35% 35-40% Over 40%
B FAT% Female 61-79 Under 24% 24-36% 36-42% Over 42%
B FAT% Male 20-40 Under 8% 8-19% 19-25% Over 25%
B FAT% Male 41-60 Under 11% 11-22% 22-27% Over 27%
B FAT% Male 61-79 Under 13% 13-25% 25-30% Over 30%

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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