Tamara is a 19-year-old female college student. Her percentage of body fat is 8%. Which of the following statements about Tamara is true?

A. Tamara's percentage of body fat is too low.
B. Tamara's percentage of body fat is acceptable, but her body water content is higher than average.
C. Tamara is lean and has a healthy percentage of body fat for a young woman.
D. Tamara's body has too much fat.


Answer: A

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