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Ahealthy level of body fat for a young adult female is than that of a young adult male.

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A healthy level of body fat for a young adult female is greater than that of a young adult male. Approximately, essential body fat for men is 3% of body mass, while women have 12% of body fat from the total of body mass.

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Body fat is an essential part of human bodies. It consists of storage fat and essential body fat. Body fat can be found in the bone marrow, nerve tissues, and all membranes. Though it is called as ‘fat’ we cannot lose it because losing body fat could damage physiological function.

Women are believed to have greater body fat than men because of hormonal functions and childbearing. In general, the total amount of body fat in women is around 25% and 28%. While in men, the total amount of body fat is around 12% and 15%. Here is the comparison of the total amount of body fat in men and women, based on the specific category

•Athletic

Women who are in this category have to have a total amount of body fat around 8%-15% while men have to have around 5%-10% of the total body fat.

•Good

Women who are in this category have to have a total amount of body fat around 16%-23% while men have to have around 11%-14% of the total body fat.

•Acceptable

Women who are in this category have to have a total amount of body fat around 24%-30% while men have to have around 15%-20% of the total body fat.

•Overweight

Women who are in this category have to have a total amount of body fat around 31%-36% while men have to have around 21%-24% of the total body fat.

•Obese

Women who are in this category have to have a total amount of body fat more that 37% while men have to have around 24% of the total body fat.

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KEYWORDS: Body fat, body mass, body fat in women, body fat in men

Subject: Health

Class: 10-12

Subchapter: Body fat

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