Table 2 Evaluation of body fat in adults according to the World Health Organization criteria
Age in years | Low | Healthy | Increase | Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Body fat rating female (% fat) | ||||
20–39 | <21 | 21–33 | 33–39 | >39 |
40–59 | <23 | 23–34 | 34–40 | >40 |
>60 | <24 | 24–36 | 35–42 | >42 |
Body fat rating male (% fat) | ||||
20–39 | <8 | 8–22 | 20–25 | >25 |
40–59 | <11 | 11–22 | 22–28 | >28 |
>60 | <13 | 13–25 | 25–30 | >30 |