Body Fat Percentage: Age Trend
Median body fat peaks at 31.2% in men (75-79) and 43.2% in women (55-59, 65-69), up from 23.8% and 36.4% at 20-24. All US adults, NHANES 1999-2004 Hologic DXA.
Body Fat Percentage Body Composition Trend
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Body Fat Percentage Median Values
| Age | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 20-24 | 23.8 | 36.4 |
| 25-29 | 26.4 | 37.8 |
| 30-34 | 26.6 | 38.5 |
| 35-39 | 26.7 | 39.1 |
| 40-44 | 27.9 | 39.8 |
| 45-49 | 27.8 | 40.8 |
| 50-54 | 29.4 | 41.4 |
| 55-59 | 30.0 | 43.2 |
| 60-64 | 30.2 | 42.8 |
| 65-69 | 31.0 | 43.2 |
| 70-74 | 30.9 | 42.9 |
| 75-79 | 31.2 | 42.8 |
| 80-84 | 31.1 | 41.4 |
| 85+ | 30.3 | 40.7 |