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weight to calculate your body fat percentage. The display correspondingly shows the
percentage of fat in your body.
Body Fat Composition Ranges
Your body fat percentage reveals a lot more about your overall health than does
your weight. Having an excessively high proportion fat is defined as obesity.
The figure is a general guideline for determining the health of your body based on
your age and body fat percentage. The body fat ranges presented below are
approximated numbers. Please consult your physician to determine the specific body
fat range/standard that is appropriate for you.
NOTE: Women naturally have approximately 5% more body fat than men.
Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults
Source:
http://www.tantia.com/consumer/health/measure/weightmgnt.html
