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What is Body fat percentage?

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Body fat percentage

Body fat percentage is the share of your total weight that is fat, a more direct measure of body composition than BMI.

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In plain words

Ways to estimate it, from most to least precise in everyday settings: DEXA scans, which also show lean mass and bone Bioimpedance scales…

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Why it matters

Entering body fat lets the TDEE calculator switch to Katch-McArdle, which can be more accurate for lean or very muscular people.

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Body fat percentage is the share of your total weight that is fat, a more direct measure of body composition than BMI.

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