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missjane · 06-21-2008, 08:09 PM

I do have the bodpod BF chart. For women, as follows:

greater than 40%: Health risk

31-40: Excess fat

23-30: Moderately lean: Acceptable for good health

19-22: Lean: Lower than most people. Excellent for health and longevity.

15-18: Ultra Lean: Elite athletes

lower than 15: Risky. Too low body fat can present health risks

Oh, and the "technician" was actually a doctor of something or other and he's in charge of the training at the university. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and definitely talked to me A LOT about the low and inaccurate readings of calipers and the omron, since I was particularly concerned about that very thing.

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missjane Scale Watch: 130.2 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,012	I do have the bodpod BF chart. For women, as follows: greater than 40%: Health risk 31-40: Excess fat 23-30: Moderately lean: Acceptable for good health 19-22: Lean: Lower than most people. Excellent for health and longevity. 15-18: Ultra Lean: Elite athletes lower than 15: Risky. Too low body fat can present health risks Oh, and the "technician" was actually a doctor of something or other and he's in charge of the training at the university. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and definitely talked to me A LOT about the low and inaccurate readings of calipers and the omron, since I was particularly concerned about that very thing. __________________ Jane My Training Log My eBay Store ~This is an lolcat-free zone~ ~This is a no "bro" zone -- sooooo sick of that word!~ "If someone says I can't, then it makes me all the more determined to prove that I can." -- Michael Phelps