Question 1

What is body fat percentage?

Accepted Answer

It's the proportion of your total weight that is fat tissue. It's a more accurate indicator than BMI for evaluating body composition and health.

Question 2

How does the Navy method work?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Navy method uses circumference measurements (neck, waist, and hips for women) along with height to estimate body fat percentage with good accuracy.

Question 3

What is a healthy body fat percentage?

Accepted Answer

For men: 14-17% is fitness, 18-24% is average. For women: 21-24% is fitness, 25-31% is average. Athletes may have lower levels.

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