Body Fat Percentage Chart
About Body Fat Percentage
Body fat percentage can help determine your health risks. High body fat (over 25% for men and over 32% for women) increases the risks of health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, sleep apnea, some cancers, fatty liver disease, and more.
How To Determine Your Body Fat Percentage
Here are some ways to measure your body fat percentage.
1 Body Composition Scale: There are at home body composition scales you can buy and step on that will give you a general idea of your body fat percentage. Some are more accurate than others. While they may not be 100% accurate, they will give you a general idea of your body fat percentage. When choosing body composition scales, if you’re willing to pay more, and you want a more accurate reading, the scales that have both feet and hand sensors are generally more accurate than the scales that have only feet sensors.
2 Professional Body Fat Percentage Measurements: There are ways to professionally measure your body fat percentage that will give you a very accurate result. These methods require going to a professional facility. These methods could be hydrostatic weighing, DEXA, 3d body scan, MRI, BOD POD, and more. They will look at your body fat percentage and other body composition metrics. This will cost you a decent amount of money for this service.
How To Classify Your Body Fat Percentage
Step 1: Look at the body fat percentage chart above.
Step 2: Choose men or women.
Step 3: See what classification your body fat percentage falls under.
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