Susan is a 25-year-old female. What is her recommended body fat percent range?

a. 12–20%
b. 13–21%
c. 14–22%
d. 17–25%
e. 18–26%


Correct answer is d. 17–25%

Mayo Clinic staff, as well as other health professionals, list the following age-adjusted body fat percentile recommendations:

Women:

20-40 years old: Underfat: under 21 % ; Healthy: 21-33 % ; Overweight: 33-39 % ; Obese: Over 39 %

41-60 years old: Underfat: under 23 % ; Healthy: 23-35 % ; Overweight : 35-40 % Obese: over 40 %

61-79 years old: Underfat: under 24 % ; Healthy: 24-36 % ; Overweight: 36-42 % ; Obese: over 42 %

Men:

20-40 years old: Underfat: under 8 % ; Healthy: 8-19 % ; Overweight: 19-25 % ; Obese: over 25 %

41-60 years old: Underfat: under 11 % ; Healthy: 11-22 % ; Overweight: 22-27 % ; Obese: over 27 %

61-79 years old: Underfat: under 13 % ; Healthy: 13-25 % ; Overweight: 25-30 % ; Obese: over 30 %

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