Friday, June 01, 2012

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Hi Anjali,   Here is a breakdown of body fat percents for females:   Essential fat 10-12% Athletic 14-20% Fitness 21-24% Acceptable 25-31% Obese >32% (32% or greater associated with increased health risks)   A body fat of 28.5% falls within the acceptable range.   Another tool you may refer to is body mass index.   Here's a breakdown of BMI: Under weight <18.5 Normal weight 18.5-24.9 Overweight 25-29.9 Obese >30   Happy New Year!   Lisa Nelson, RD, LN Lose Weight the Healthy Way
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