Body Fat Percentage: Age Trend
Median DXA body fat rises from 23.4% at ages 20-24 to 31.6% by the late 70s in men; from 35.1% to a peak of 43.0% in women over the same span.
Body Fat Percentage Body Composition Trend
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Body Fat Percentage Median Values
| Age | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 20-24 | 23.4 | 35.1 |
| 25-29 | 24.6 | 36.0 |
| 30-34 | 25.7 | 37.0 |
| 35-39 | 26.6 | 38.0 |
| 40-44 | 27.5 | 38.9 |
| 45-49 | 28.2 | 39.8 |
| 50-54 | 29.0 | 40.8 |
| 55-59 | 29.8 | 41.7 |
| 60-64 | 30.5 | 42.5 |
| 65-69 | 31.1 | 43.0 |
| 70-74 | 31.4 | 43.0 |
| 75-79 | 31.6 | 42.9 |
| 80-84 | 31.6 | 42.5 |
| 85+ | 31.6 | 42.1 |