Body fat percentage represents the total mass of adipose fat tissue divided by total body weight. Unlike scale weight or BMI, it provides an exact indicator of your body composition ratio.
| Category | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 2–5% | 10–13% |
| Athletes | 6–13% | 14–20% |
| Fitness | 14–17% | 21–24% |
| Acceptable | 18–24% | 25–31% |
| Obese | 25%+ | 32%+ |
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Dr. Sarah Mitchell holds a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and is a Registered Dietitian (RD). Her clinical research focuses on metabolic health, macronutrient partitioning, and cardiovascular risk reduction.
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