20% body fat is N0T alot. & neither is 20% fat in food
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anything under 20% is healthy.....20% of your body fat or over is considered obesity
Your body fat varies among everyone. Many factors influence it. Go to the link below to calculate your own body fat http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home-body-fat-test-2774-143.html
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Fat as component: Unsaturated: - polyunsaturated (1) - monounsaturated (2) Saturated (3) Fat as body mass: By Body Mass Index ( 20-24.99 normal, 25 -29.99 overweight, 30 or more is obesity). By Body Fat % (Is normal in women between 20-25%, in men 15-20%). By WHO standards ( using body complex, height and weight).
Fat as component: Unsaturated: - polyunsaturated (1) - monounsaturated (2) Saturated (3) Fat as body mass: By Body Mass Index ( 20-24.99 normal, 25 -29.99 overweight, 30 or more is obesity). By Body Fat % (Is normal in women between 20-25%, in men 15-20%). By WHO standards ( using body complex, height and weight).
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Body Fat PercentileBody fat percentile provides the most accurate estimate of body composition. Body fat percentile is an indication of the percent of your body that is made of fat. Normal body fat percent for women is 20 to 30 (for men it is lower). In women, below 17 is extreme low body fat; between 30 to 33, high body fat; and above 34, extremely high body fat or obese. The recommended healthy body fat percentiles increase slightly with age. Source: http://life.familyeducation.com/weight/health/35880.html See the chart at the link above, or use their BMI (body mass index) calculator, to get a better idea of what is normal for your age, height and body type.
Fat is subcutaneous i.e. it is found below the skin. Some body parts like thighs, abdomen and hips have more fat deposition as compared to others.
A dolphin has body fat equaling 18-20 percent of total body weight. This fat is deposited into a thick layer called blubber, which is used to provide insulation to dolphins and helps in conserving body heat.
The American Dietetic Association recommends says: 15-18% body fat for men and for women they say 20-25% body fat