What is the average percent body fat for a 5' 7'' thirteen year old girl?

Answer 1

The ideal body fat percentage for females is 25% (the midrange "norm"), with a window for "acceptable/good" of 21% to 32.9%, for all ages 39 and under. Over 40, the range shifts upwards by a few percentage points, but not much. For males, the midrange is 15%, with a similar type window.

Answer 2

The best thing is to find your BMI (body mass index) which will tell you if you are over weight, underweight or a healthy weight.

This website has the calculator;
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/bmi4child

^ It is designed for children and adolescents.

Or this one;
http:/wwwzperiodznhlbisupportzperiodzcom/bmi

For Example..
I am 5 foot 6 and a half inches tall
I weigh approximately 62kilograms or 136.8 pounds
My BMI is 19.9, I am in a healthy weight range.

Answer 3

Average percentage would be from 20% to 26% if you are lean.......

16% to 20% if you are an athlete......

Answer 4

14-21% according to other averages on the internet.

Answer 5

It varies a little based on weight, height, activity level, and a few other factors, but on average about 1,200 to 1,400 calories a day.

Answer 6

about 90-110 pounds at least i am under weight i am 11 and only 75 pounds!

Answer 7

I think it's around 15 to 20

Answer 8

25 to 35 percent

Answer 9

18.54