Body fat percentage
Fat is essential as energy storage for daily operation and to protect biological
organs. The body fat distribution is different in men and women, and is classified
depending on the area of the body where it is located:
•Visceral fat
•Subcutaneous fat
It is important to take into account factors such as age, height and gender to
calculate the body fat percentage.
The body fat percentage, by Bioelectrical Impedance Method (IM) is determined
from the electrical properties of the fluids and tissues. In addition, use this technique
to know the percentage of other elements from body composition, such as liquids,
muscles, bones, etc.
Reference tables
This information is for reference only
Normal ranges of body fat and liquids
Female
Age
Fat %
4.0-20.5
20.6-25.0
=30
25.1-30.5
30.6-80.0
4.0-25.0
25.1-30.0
30
30.1-35.0
35.1-80.0
Body mass and bones
Female
Moderate
34%
Body mass
Bone ratio
Body mass
Bone ratio
It is located in the abdominal cavity and
surrounds the internal organss
It is under the skin
Líquids %
Fat %
66.0-54.7
4.0-15.5
54.6-51.6
15.6-20.0
51.5-47.8
20.1-24.5
47.7-13.8
24.6-80.0
66.0-51.6
4.0-19.5
51.5-48.1
19.6-24.0
48.0-44.7
24.1-28.5
44.6-13.8
28.6-80.0
Male
40%
Female
-45 Kg
45-60 Kg
51.5-47.8
20.1-24.5
Male
-60 Kg
60-75 Kg
2.5 Kg
2.9 Kg
Male
Display
Líquids %
66.0-58.1
Underfat
58.0-55.0
Healthy
54.9-51.9
Overfat
51.8-13.8
Obese
66.0-55.4
Underfat
55.3-52.3
Healthy
52.2-49.2
Overfat
49.1-13.8
Obese
+ 60 Kg
54.9-51.9
+ 75 Kg
3.2 Kg
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