What are the category values for Body Fat? Follow
Body fat consists of essential body fat and storage fat.
Essential body fat is present in the nerve tissues, bone marrow, and organs (all membranes), and we cannot lose this fat without compromising physiological function.
Storage fat, on the other hand, represents an energy reserve that accumulates when excess energy is ingested and decreases when more energy is expended than consumed.
Males
Classification | Age | Body Fat % |
Below Ideal |
18 to 34 years | 0.0% to 7.9% |
Ideal |
18 to 34 years |
8.0% to 22.0% |
Above Ideal |
18 to 34 years | 22.0% and above |
Below Ideal |
35+ years | 0.0% to 9.9% |
Ideal |
35+ years | 10.0% to 25.0% |
Above Ideal |
35+ years | 25.0% and above |
Females
Classification | Age | Body Fat % |
Below Ideal |
18 to 34 years |
0.0% to 19.9% |
Ideal |
18 to 34 years | 20.0% to 35.0% |
Above Ideal |
18 to 34 years | 35.0% and above |
Below Ideal |
35+ years | 0.0% to 24.9% |
Ideal |
35+ years | 25.0% to 38.0% |
Above Ideal |
35+ years | 38.0% and above |
Source: Dr. Timothy Lohman, Department of Physiology, University of Arizona. “Human Body Composition”.
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