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Is a body fat percentage of 24% bad?
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Room for improvement: Some charts say 18-24% body fat is "average" for men and >25% obese, but others adjust for age and consider anything more than 20% high for a 18 yo male. It would be optimal to lower your body fat to no more than 20% through diet and exercise. Avoid sugars, simple carbs & fried foods. i recommend Dr. Fuhrman's diet: http://tinyurl.com/ktampgg Also see http://tinyurl.com/m8avwzh Good luck!
Answered 7/26/2015
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