NIH-WHO GUIDELINES FOR BODY FAT

provided by Tanita Corporation, http://www.tanita.com/, makers of Body Fat monitors

 

FEMALES

UNDERFAT

HEALTHY FAT

OVERFAT

OBESE

Ages 20-39  0-21% 21-33% 33-39% 39% & over
Ages 40-59 0-23% 23-34% 34-40% 40% & over
Ages 60-79 0-24% 24-36% 36-42% 42% & over
 
MALES
UNDERFAT HEALTHY FAT OVERFAT OBESE
Ages 20-39 0-8% 8-20% 20-25% 25% & over
Ages 40-59 0-11% 11-22% 22-28% 28% & over
Ages 60-79 0-13% 13-25% 25-30% 30% & over

 
They didn't say what happens after the age of 79; I guess if you make it that far you're doing something right!
 

 
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