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Learn about ideal body fat percentages with charts based on sex, age, and height. This article also covers how to calculate the ideal body fat percentage and BMI.

Calculating body fat percentage isn’t always completely accurate, and there are many methods to try. We’ll talk about the healthy range for men and women, and the limitations.