A high percentage of body fat can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions. Various charts can show how much body fat is healthy for individuals of different ...

In the U.S., the overall average body fat percentage is around 40% for women and 28% for men. Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers assessed body fat percentage (%BF) thresholds to define overweight and obesity by examining their ...