"Desirable" Percentage Fat Content for Women and Men
This chart indicates typical body fat contents for various body types, female and male:
| Body Type |
Female |
Male |
| Athlete |
<17% |
<10% |
| Lean |
17-22% |
10-15% |
| Normal |
22-25% |
15-18% |
| Above Average |
25-29% |
18-20% |
| Overfat |
29-35% |
20-25% |
| Obese |
35+% |
25+% |
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