What is Total Body Fat?
Total Body Fat percentage consists of essential fat and storage fat. Essential Fat is that amount necessary for maintenance of life and reproductive functions. The Percentage of Body Fat for women is greater than men’s Body Fat Percentage due to the demands of childbearing and other hormonal functions. Essential Fat Percentages for men and women is listed in the below chart. Body Storage Fat consists of fat accumulation in adipose tissue, part of which protects internal organs in the chest and abdomen. The minimum recommended Total Body Fat Percentage exceeds the Essential Body Fat Percentage value reported above. Please refer to the chart below. Back to Top… Q: What is the recommended Body Fat Percentage?