Question

The exercise physiologist determines that Dave, who weighs 185 lb, has 20lb of body ft. determine his percentage of body fat and the category in which he falls.

category name: percent body fat:
essential fat 2-5%
athletes 6-13%
fitness 14-17%
acceptable 18-25%
obesity 26% or more

Answer 1

Let 185lb equate to 100%

20lb of fat will be ?

= 10.81%

Dave has 10.81% of body fat and it falls at the athlete category.