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Many studies are still
using the BMI (body mass index) that does not
take into account the differences between muscular
weight and fat. The BIA
(bioelectrical impedance analysis)--one of the most
accurate methods of determining body fat percentage.
BIA is based on the speed at which a safe, low
electrical signal passes through the muscle and fat in
the body, taking into account a person’s age, gender,
height and weight.
The values for men and
women are given below :
The values for men
and women are given below :
WOMEN
| Health/Age |
20-24 |
25-29 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-44 |
45-49 |
50-59 |
60+ |
| Excellent |
18.2 |
18.9 |
19.7 |
21.0 |
22.6 |
24.3 |
26.6 |
27.4 |
| Good |
22.1 |
22.0 |
22.7 |
24.0 |
25.6 |
27.3 |
29.7 |
30.7 |
| Average |
25.0 |
25.4 |
26.4 |
27.7 |
29.3 |
30.9 |
33.1 |
34.0 |
| Risk Zone |
29.6 |
29.8 |
30.5 |
31.5 |
32.8 |
34.1 |
36.2 |
37.3 |
MEN
| Health/Age |
20-24 |
25-29 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-44 |
45-49 |
50-59 |
60+ |
| Excellent |
10.8 |
12.8 |
14.5 |
16.1 |
17.5 |
18.6 |
19.8 |
20.2 |
| Good |
14.9 |
16.5 |
18.0 |
19.3 |
20.5 |
21.5 |
22.7 |
23.2 |
| Average |
19.0 |
20.3 |
21.5 |
22.6 |
23.6 |
24.5 |
25.6 |
26.2 |
| Risk Zone |
23.3 |
24.3 |
25.2 |
26.1 |
26.9 |
27.6 |
28.7 |
29.3 |
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