The normal range of adult body fat rate is 20% ~ 25% for women and 15% ~ 18% for men. If the body fat rate is too high and the weight exceeds 20% of the normal value, it can be regarded as obesity. The body fat rate of athletes can be determined according to sports events. The average of male athletes is 7% ~ 15%, and the average of female athletes is 12%-25%.

Body fat percentage refers to the proportion of body fat weight in the whole body weight, also known as body fat percentage, which reflects the body fat content. Obesity increases the risk of various diseases. Such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and so on. Women who plan to get pregnant can't ignore the risk of pregnancy complications and dystocia caused by obesity.

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Clinical significance of body fat rate

1, pathological increase

Cerebral hemorrhage, myocardial infarction, hypertension, nephropathy, diabetes, osteoarthritis, gout, fatty liver, cholecystitis, abnormal menstruation, pregnancy complications, dystocia, risks in surgery (hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy, dystocia), etc.

2. Pathological decrease

Too low body fat rate will cause dysfunction. If the body fat rate is too low, athletes' performance will drop, and female athletes will cause amenorrhea.

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