What is a healthy body fat percentage for the average male? Average for professional sports players? And what is considered Obese? Thank You
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the body fat percentage of an average men should be not more than 25% the Body Mass Index for a an average men should be in between 18.5-24.9 lbs whose people whose BMI is more than 30lbs are considered obesed
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"Some body fat percentage levels are more culturally valued than others, and some are related to better health or improved athletic performance. Ideal percentages are also based on age categories as well. According to Thomas A. Owens, M.D. (Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC), body fat percentage is categorized as follows: Description Women Men Recommended amount 20-25% 8–14% Adults in United States, average 22-25% 15–19% Obese 30%+ 25%+ According to Health Check Systems, The American Council on Exercise has categorized ranges of body fat percentages as follows: Description Women Men Essential fat 12–15% 2–5% Athletes 16–20% 6–13% Fitness 21–24% 14–17% Acceptable 25–31% 18–25% Obese 32%+ 25%+ " Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_fat_percentage
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