Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.

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Women usually have a higher body fat percentage than men. A body fat range of 25% to 31% for women or 18% to 24% for men is typical for nonathletes. Measuring your waist, using skinfold calipers, or ...

Share on Pinterest Compared to BMI scores, body-fat percentages were a stronger predictor of the 15-year mortality risk of young adults, a new study found. Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images A new study ...