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This is the amount of fat in the body, and it is given as a percentage of the total body mass.
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| body fat |
This is the percentage of a person
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The portion of the human body that consists of fat. This is estimated in several ways: by determining body density by underwater weighing (hydrodensitometry), by calculating the ratio of weight in kilograms to height in meters squared (
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functions as insulation, protection and energy reserve. When the percentage is too high, fat increases a person's risk of high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and some forms of cancer. It can also interfere with the immune system, prevent heat loss, stress the musculoskeletal system, cause sleep problems, and may affect self-esteem.
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