{"id":6348,"date":"2020-07-01T16:19:37","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T16:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=6348"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"body-fat-percentage-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Body Fat Percentage Calculator: Can You Diagnose Obesity With It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Body_Fat_Do_You_Really_Need_To_Get_Rid_Of_It\" >Body Fat: Do You Really Need To Get Rid Of It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Functions_Of_Body_Fat\" >Functions Of Body Fat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#What_Is_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >What Is Body Fat Percentage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#How_Do_You_Measure_Body_Fat\" >How Do You Measure Body Fat?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Here_Is_A_Step-By-Step_Instruction_On_How_To_Measure_The_Thickness_Of_Your_Skinfold_3\" >Here Is A Step-By-Step Instruction On How To Measure The Thickness Of Your Skinfold (3):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Accurate_Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator_Variations_For_Women_And_Men\" >Accurate Body Fat Percentage Calculator Variations For Women And Men<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#The_Jackson_And_Pollock_Formula\" >The Jackson And Pollock Formula<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#If_You_Are_A_Woman_Follow_These_Instructions_312\" >If You Are A Woman, Follow These Instructions (3,12):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#If_You_Are_A_Man_Do_The_Following_312\" >If You Are A Man, Do The Following (3,12):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#The_YMCA_Formula\" >The YMCA Formula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Using_BMI\" >Using BMI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Ideal_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >Ideal Body Fat Percentage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Why_Is_Having_Excess_Fat_Unhealthy\" >Why Is Having Excess Fat Unhealthy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#The_Following_Are_Some_Of_The_Possible_Health_Issues_Associated_With_Obesity\" >The Following Are Some Of The Possible Health Issues Associated With Obesity:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Other_Inconveniences_Caused_By_Obesity\" >Other Inconveniences Caused By Obesity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#How_To_Decrease_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >How To Decrease Body Fat Percentage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Work_Out_Regularly\" >Work Out Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Start_Eating_Healthy\" >Start Eating Healthy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Sleep_At_Least_6_Hours_A_Day\" >Sleep At Least 6 Hours A Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Drink_Plenty_Of_Water\" >Drink Plenty Of Water<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Conclusion_Why_Should_You_Use_A_Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\" >Conclusion: Why Should You Use A Body Fat Percentage Calculator?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#What_Should_My_Body_Fat_Percentage_Be_In_Order_To_Have_Abs\" >What Should My Body Fat Percentage Be In Order To Have Abs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#How_Much_Weight_Should_I_Lose_To_Get_The_Normal_Body_Fat_Percentage\" >How Much Weight Should I Lose To Get The Normal Body Fat Percentage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#What_Body_Fat_Percentage_Should_I_Have_To_Be_An_Athlete\" >What Body Fat Percentage Should I Have To Be An Athlete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/body-fat-percentage-calculator\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Fat_Do_You_Really_Need_To_Get_Rid_Of_It\"><\/span><strong>Body Fat: Do You Really Need To Get Rid Of It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientifically known as \u201cadipose tissue,\u201d body fat is an integral part of the human body, without which the latter could not function properly. You might be surprised, but even sportspeople have it, although it is not that visible. If you want to achieve your perfect weight, you should do away with the stereotype that adipose tissue makes your figure look ugly and unhealthy. A body fat percentage calculator may be very useful for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functions_Of_Body_Fat\"><\/span><strong>Functions Of Body Fat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a vital energy reserve. For instance, 10-15 kilograms of adipose tissue can provide energy for 2-3 months. However, too much surplus in energy storage is associated with obesity, that is, excess in fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2897177\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9376885\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body fat can help people prevent infection by playing a role in the immune system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/immunity\/fulltext\/S1074-7613(17)30486-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a thermal insulation effect and thus can regulate the body temperature, protecting it from extreme heat or cold (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9376885\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat stores vitamins A, D, E, and K, preventing vitamin deficiency (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/docs\/pubs\/foodnut\/09315.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It keeps persistent organic pollutants away from the organ tissues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3569688\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It reduces the risk of bone fractures and reduces the mechanical pressure on the legs, toes, and heels in particular (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4779997\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3934003\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/40-body-fat\/\">Body fat<\/a> boosts the production of sex hormones, contributing to one\u2019s fertility. In particular, it stimulates the production of estrogen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9376885\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, it is crucial to control your weight, and using body fat percentage calculators to stay away from obesity, which entails several severe health problems, is one way to do it. Too much or too little adipose tissue can have an inauspicious impact on your psychological and physical wellbeing. Therefore, it is crucial to measure its thickness using a body fat percentage calculator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38974 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"calorie tracker\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span>What Is Body Fat Percentage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways you can determine whether your weight is healthy, and this is one of them. Many experts claim that it is more reliable than the well-known BMI. Its principal advantage over BMI is that it distinguishes between the fat and muscles. On the other hand, BMI does not do it, which might be often confusing, as even athletic people could be considered overweight by BMI due to their sizable muscle mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/body-fat-measurement#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be specific, it shows you how much fat you have compared to your bone and muscle mass, all of which constitute your body composition. There are several formulas designed to gauge the part of the adipose tissue in your body composition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Measure_Body_Fat\"><\/span>How Do You Measure Body Fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While hydrostatic weighing and other advanced instruments are not affordable for the average person, the body caliper is. It is the most popular tool to measure adipose tissue, which enables you to accurately calculate your body fat percentage. All you need for this method is to pinch your skinfold in a certain area and apply the caliper to it. Some might find it rather challenging to do, which is why it might be helpful to engage your family, friends, or trainer in the measurement process. Indeed, with their help, you can measure your skinfold thickness faster and more accurately (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/how-to-measure-your-body-fat.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-in-calories-out\/\">Calories In Calories Out: When Weight Loss Turns Into A Balancing Act<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38886 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5246-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fasting\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5246-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5246-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5246-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5246-1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5246-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_Is_A_Step-By-Step_Instruction_On_How_To_Measure_The_Thickness_Of_Your_Skinfold_3\"><\/span><strong>Here Is A Step-By-Step Instruction On How To Measure The Thickness Of Your Skinfold (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/how-to-measure-your-body-fat.html\">3<\/a>):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the exact location of the skinfold before applying the caliper to it. You might also mark the area with an eyebrow pencil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull the skinfold with your thumb and index finger and hold it firmly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, take the caliper and hold it perpendicular to the skinfold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A couple of seconds after releasing the trigger, look at the dial.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat these actions for each skinfold you have planned to measure. However, you should do it with at least 15-second intervals to let the fat readjust.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, the cornerstone of the skinfold method is that half of the total adipose tissue is stored beneath the skin. For the measurement to be precise and reliable, it is recommended that the same person should perform it regularly. Besides, measuring the skinfold thickness after a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tabata-weight-loss\/\">workout<\/a> is likely to show incorrect results because of the transfer of fluid to the skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/how-to-measure-your-body-fat.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38861 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5180-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body fat percentage calculator\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5180.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5180-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5180.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5180.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accurate_Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator_Variations_For_Women_And_Men\"><\/span>Accurate Body Fat Percentage Calculator Variations For Women And Men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring a skinfold is not enough to calculate the adipose tissue percentage: you need to use this index in corresponding formulas. Several formulas serve this need. So, choose the one you like the most and take your calculator to find out whether the amount of your body fat is within the normal range.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Jackson_And_Pollock_Formula\"><\/span><b>The Jackson And Pollock Formula<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this formula, you will have to measure the skinfold in three areas of your body, which will be different for women and men.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38693 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5347-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body fat percentage calculator\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5347.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5347-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5347.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5347.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Are_A_Woman_Follow_These_Instructions_312\"><\/span><strong>If You Are A Woman, Follow These Instructions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/354812-body-fat-percentage-test-using-jackson-pollock-formula\/\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/how-to-measure-your-body-fat.html\">12<\/a>):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinch a skinfold on your triceps. You will not be able to do this on your own, so you will need to find a person who will give you a hand here. The perfect spot for the skinfold is in the middle of your upper arm. It is better to fold your skin vertically here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure your suprailiac skinfold. This one is located on the lower belly at the top of your hip bone. Apply the caliper diagonally in this area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull your skin on your thigh somewhere in the middle between your hip and knee applying the vertical fold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the measurements into this formula:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.0994921 &#8211; (0.0009929 x the sum of the triceps, thigh, and suprailiac skinfolds in mm) + (0.0000023 x the square of the sum of the triceps, thigh, and suprailiac skinfolds in mm) &#8211; (0.0001392 x age) = body density.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To convert the result into a percentage, use the following formula:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[(4.95\/body density) &#8211; 4.5] x 100 = body fat percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body fat percentage calculator\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Are_A_Man_Do_The_Following_312\"><\/span><strong>If You Are A Man, Do The Following (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/354812-body-fat-percentage-test-using-jackson-pollock-formula\/\">3<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/how-to-measure-your-body-fat.html\">12<\/a>):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure your chest skinfold. Apply the caliper to the middle spot between your armpit crease and nipple. Pinch the skinfold diagonally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinch the skin right near your belly button. Here, you can fold the skin either vertically or horizontally, depending on what is more convenient for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure your thigh skinfold. The perfect spot for this is in the middle area between your thigh and knee. The vertical fold is the best option here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the measurements into this formula:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.10938 &#8211; (0.0008267 x the sum of the chest, abdomen, and thigh skinfolds in mm) + (0.0000016 x the square of the sum of the chest, abdomen, and thigh skinfolds in mm) &#8211; (0.0002574 x age) = body density.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To convert the result into a percentage, use the following formula:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[(4.95\/body density) &#8211; 4.5] x 100 = body fat percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37123 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_YMCA_Formula\"><\/span><b>The YMCA Formula<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use this formula, you are not required to measure your skinfolds. The only measurements you need are your weight and waist size (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easycalculation.com\/health\/ymca-body-fat.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a woman, use this formula:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 76.76 + 4.15 x waist size &#8211; 0.082 x weight \/ weight<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a man, use this formula:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 98.42 + 4.15 x waist size &#8211; 0.082 x weight \/ weight<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36590 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5108-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"body fat percentage calculator\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5108-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5108-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5108-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5108-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-5108-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_BMI\"><\/span><b>Using BMI<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although BMI on its own is not the most credible body fat percentage calculator, it still can be employed to gauge the amount of adipose tissue. So, first, you will need to calculate the BMI, using only your height and weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/educational\/lose_wt\/BMI\/bmi-m.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/assessing\/bmi\/childrens_bmi\/childrens_bmi_formula.html#:~:text=The%20formula%20for%20BMI%20is,to%20convert%20this%20to%20meters.&amp;text=When%20using%20English%20measurements%2C%20pounds%20should%20be%20divided%20by%20inches%20squared.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight in kg \/ height in m<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">703 x weight in lbs \/ height in in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the table below, you can see 4 weight categories and the corresponding indexes. Based on this table, you can conclude whether your weight is normal, but it is unlikely to show whether you have excess fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>BMI<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Underweight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;18.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Normal weight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18.5\u201324.9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Overweight<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25\u201329.9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Obese<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 and more<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, you can enter your BMI in a special formula geared towards measuring the percentage of the adipose tissue in your body composition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/173592-how-to-convert-bmi-to-body-fat-percentage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For women:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(1.39 x BMI) + (0.16 x age) &#8211; (10.34 x 0) &#8211; 9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For men:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1.39 x BMI) + (0.16 x age) &#8211; (10.34 x 1) &#8211; 9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31920 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body fat percentage calculator\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Although this formula is rather convenient and non-demanding, it is not that accurate compared to previous ones. This one is perfect for those with an average body fat percentage. For people with the body adipose tissue amount deviating from the norm, the formula can either under- or overestimate the ultimate percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideal_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span><b>Ideal Body Fat Percentage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Women<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Men\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Minimum fat<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-12%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-4%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Athletic<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14-20%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-13%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21-24%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14-17%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25-31%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18-25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Obese<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32% and more<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26% and more<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table above shows the body percentage ranges for women and men, based on which you can indicate the type of your body. Hence, you can see that 2% and 10% of fat are sufficient for the body functioning of men and women respectively (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/body-fat-measurement#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is quite a drastic difference, which is substantiated by the biological characteristics of the male and female bodies. First off, women need that much fat due to the lower fat oxidation compared to men. In other words, it is much harder for a woman to lose weight than for a man (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11706283\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/why-it-really-is-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight-and-what-to-do\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Second, it plays a key role in the female reproductive system. Without a sufficient amount of adipose tissue, a woman cannot have periods and ovulation, which prevents her from reproduction (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/76266-good-body-fat-percentage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal body fat percentage for women ranges between 14% and 31%, while for men the norm is 6% to 25% (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/body-fat-measurement#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If your calculations have shown the measures higher than the upper limits, you are considered overweight. Accordingly, you should take steps to lose weight before the obesity backlashes at you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36459 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-5273-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"healthy food\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-5273-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-5273-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-5273-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-5273-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-5273-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Having_Excess_Fat_Unhealthy\"><\/span>Why Is Having Excess Fat Unhealthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the biological perspective, obesity is not what your body is used to. Therefore, it is associated with some health issues, the majority of which are severe and fatal. Hence, it is much better to prevent them than find treatment against them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/obesity\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20375742#:~:text=People%20with%20obesity%20are%20more,for%20heart%20disease%20and%20strokes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/effects\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Following_Are_Some_Of_The_Possible_Health_Issues_Associated_With_Obesity\"><\/span><strong>The Following Are Some Of The Possible Health Issues Associated With Obesity:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes. Obesity can disrupt normal insulin action and interfere with your blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive diseases, including gallbladder diseases and liver problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular diseases and strokes. Excess fat has a propensity to boost cholesterol levels and blood pressure, which are the typical preconditions for heart diseases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different types of cancer, such as ovaries, prostate, liver, rectum, and other organs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reproductive problems. Although fat is essential for the reproductive systems of both women and men, too much of it can lead to infertility. Indeed, obesity often causes erectile dysfunction in men and the absence of menstruation in women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoarthritis. Excess fat puts much mechanical pressure on the weight joints and causes inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea. Obesity is often the main driver of one\u2019s unstable breathing in sleep. Consequently, the person can stop breathing for some time, which sometimes might lead to suffocation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental disorders. Overweight people tend to suffer from depression and low self-esteem, which may prevent them from having a normal social life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical pain in different areas of your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31918 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-1024x576.png\" alt=\"body fat percentage calculator\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/12.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Inconveniences_Caused_By_Obesity\"><\/span><strong>Other Inconveniences Caused By Obesity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the numerous health conditions obesity causes, there are other inconveniences as well. First, overweight people are less productive (measured by absenteeism) than others in the workplace. At the same time, the employers tend to spend more on health care for the obese (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/322292261_Obesity_in_the_Workplace_Impact_Outcomes_and_Recommendations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which might be the driver of the insecurities in the latter. Similarly, there is a higher probability of discrimination in employment because employers might be reluctant to hire people with excessive adipose tissue. Besides, people with excess fat sometimes become the victims of ridicule, being censured for their \u201cugliness\u201d and \u201claziness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Decrease_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span>How To Decrease Body Fat Percentage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/more-weight-or-more-reps\/\">weight loss strategies<\/a> available online, many of which involve either <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-pesarattu-good-for-weight-loss\/\">dieting<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/back-and-tricep-workout\/\">working out<\/a>. However, to slim down healthily and effectively, it is crucial to combine these two aspects. You should be prepared for a lengthy body transformation journey which might eventually become a part of your lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if after using a body fat percentage calculator you have found out that you have the fat surplus, stick to the following recommendations:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36427 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5035-convert.io_-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"body fat percentage calculator\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5035-convert.io_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5035-convert.io_-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5035-convert.io_.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5035-convert.io_-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Frame-5035-convert.io_.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Out_Regularly\"><\/span><b>Work Out Regularly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out is an integral part of a comprehensive weight loss plan that also aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. To blast adipose tissue fast, you should regularly engage in cardio exercising, which will make not only your calories burn, but also your muscles grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the examples of cardio activities ranked from the easiest to the hardest:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Go for a brisk 30-minute walk 4 times a week. This activity is recommended for the beginners, for whom it is hard to work out with weights or do HIIT (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/the-truth-about-belly-fat#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jogging<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Jogging for at least 20 minutes 4 times weekly. This is a more intense exercise than walking and activates your leg muscles better. You can start jogging when you have lost some weight and feel capable of doing this for the required amount of time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/the-truth-about-belly-fat#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate cardio activity<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can do low-impact cardio exercises, start dancing or try Zumba. Doing these for 30 minutes 3 times a week will make your fat melt (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/the-truth-about-belly-fat#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This type of workout requires additional equipment, such as weights, resistance bands, stepping platforms, etc. Building muscle with the help of resistance training makes your calories burn faster (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/9-ways-to-burn-fat-fast.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIIT<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hands down! This type of cardio activity is the most challenging and, consequently, the most helpful in weight loss. During a HIIT workout, you have to alternate between the intervals of extremely hard work and rest. The common HIIT pattern for weight loss is working out at a moderate pace for a minute and increasing the intensity to the maximum for half a minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/9-ways-to-burn-fat-fast.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31916 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/14.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Eating_Healthy\"><\/span><b>Start Eating Healthy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your fruits or vegetable intake.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fruits and veggies might be the healthiest foods, which are recommended for everyone regardless of their eating habits. Indeed, these are rich in nutrients and vitamins but contain few calories, being a perfect choice for people on a weight loss program. Starting your weight loss journey, you don\u2019t need to cut out indulgent foods immediately. Hence, you could make them healthier by adding fruits and veggies to them. As you are getting used to your new meal plan, you can start excluding foods that are not weight-loss-friendly from your diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/better\/lifestyle\/best-way-lose-weight-boils-down-these-three-things-ncna853656\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat fewer carbs.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you indulge in pastry and sugary foods, you need to substitute them with less caloric products. Too much refined carbohydrate can cause an imbalance in your gut bacteria and are full of empty calories, which makes weight gain inevitable (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/362968-why-do-carbohydrates-make-you-gain-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decrease your salt intake<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Salt excess is associated with increased food intake and obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/news\/20170501\/salt-weight-connection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_At_Least_6_Hours_A_Day\"><\/span><b>Sleep At Least 6 Hours A Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it is impossible to sleep and eat at the same time, sleeping, undoubtedly, positively contributes to weight loss. Furthermore, sleeping for 6-8 hours can slow down your visceral fat growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2014\/04\/29\/health\/upwave-weight-sleeping\/index.html#:~:text=The%20verdict%3A%20Proper%20sleep%20can,should%20be%20losing%20more%20weight.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/the-truth-about-belly-fat#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Plenty_Of_Water\"><\/span><b>Drink Plenty Of Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A glass of water can make you feel full and thus prevent you from overeating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/news\/20100823\/water-may-be-a-secret-weapon-in-weight-loss#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Why_Should_You_Use_A_Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\"><\/span>Conclusion: Why Should You Use A Body Fat Percentage Calculator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being necessary for your body, excessive fat can do a lot of harm to you. The body fat percentage calculator helps to calculate your body fat percentage, which is the measure that shows you how much adipose tissue you have in correlation with your bone and muscle mass. If you are a woman, and your body fat percentage exceeds 31%, you are obese and thus prone to a variety of serious health conditions. The same goes for men with more than 26%. Therefore, you should use a body fat percentage calculator of your choice to avoid obesity and maintain a healthy weight. Measuring your adipose tissue is easy and not time-consuming. Additionally, you can do it yourself with the help of a caliper. Then, with the help of a particular formula, you can find out your body fat percentage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If after calculating the body fat percentage you got the \u201cobese\u201d result, you should not give up. There are numerous ways you can solve this problem by losing weight. To do this, you should adhere to certain recommendations, which involve healthy eating, regular workouts, sufficient sleep, and drinking water in great amounts. <\/span>Take up a challenge and try this 20-min Full Body Workout At Home to get a snatched body.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_My_Body_Fat_Percentage_Be_In_Order_To_Have_Abs\"><\/span>What Should My Body Fat Percentage Be In Order To Have Abs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be within the athletic range. Nonetheless, you still can have abs even with excess fat. The only thing is that these will not be visible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Should_I_Lose_To_Get_The_Normal_Body_Fat_Percentage\"><\/span>How Much Weight Should I Lose To Get The Normal Body Fat Percentage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on your age, sex, height, weight, and other parameters. What you need to remember is that you should not lose more than 2 pounds a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Body_Fat_Percentage_Should_I_Have_To_Be_An_Athlete\"><\/span>What Body Fat Percentage Should I Have To Be An Athlete?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a rule, female and male athletes have 14-20% and 6-13% of adipose tissue, respectively. Yet, its measure does not always determine whether you should do sports.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Body_Fat_Percentage_Calculator\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/9-ways-to-burn-fat-fast.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 Ways To Burn Fat Fast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, bodybuilding.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/body-fat-measurement#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body Fat Measurement: Percentage Vs. Body Mass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/354812-body-fat-percentage-test-using-jackson-pollock-formula\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body Fat Percentage Test Using Jackson-Pollock Formula<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., livestrong.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/educational\/lose_wt\/BMI\/bmi-m.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate Your Body Mass Index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., nhlbi.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2014\/04\/29\/health\/upwave-weight-sleeping\/index.html#:~:text=The%20verdict%3A%20Proper%20sleep%20can,should%20be%20losing%20more%20weight.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you lose weight while sleeping?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, edition.cnn.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2897177\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy metabolism, fuel selection and body weight regulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4779997\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat and Bone: An Odd Couple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/docs\/pubs\/foodnut\/09315.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, extension.colostate.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11706283\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender Differences in Fat Metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2001, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/assessing\/bmi\/childrens_bmi\/childrens_bmi_formula.html#:~:text=The%20formula%20for%20BMI%20is,to%20convert%20this%20to%20meters.&amp;text=When%20using%20English%20measurements%2C%20pounds%20should%20be%20divided%20by%20inches%20squared.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5866545\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High salt intake causes leptin resistance and obesity in mice by stimulating endogenous fructose production and metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodybuilding.com\/content\/how-to-measure-your-body-fat.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How And Why To Measure Your Body Fat Percentage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, bodybuilding.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/173592-how-to-convert-bmi-to-body-fat-percentage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Convert BMI to Body Fat Percentage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., livestrong.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/obesity\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20375742#:~:text=People%20with%20obesity%20are%20more,for%20heart%20disease%20and%20strokes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/322292261_Obesity_in_the_Workplace_Impact_Outcomes_and_Recommendations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity in the Workplace: Impact, Outcomes, and Recommendations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, researchgate.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/education-and-resources\/lifestyle\/tools-calculators\/percent-body-fat-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Percent Body Fat Calculator: Skinfold Method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., acefitness.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/news\/20170501\/salt-weight-connection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt-weight connection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9376885\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Beneficial Effects of Body Fat and Adipose Tissue in Humans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1997, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/better\/lifestyle\/best-way-lose-weight-boils-down-these-three-things-ncna853656\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to lose weight boils down to these three things<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, nbcnews.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/effects\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/the-truth-about-belly-fat#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Truth About Belly Fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., 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