BODY FAT PERCENTAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
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%+ |