my body fat percentage is 10% is this bad?

Question

I have read that athlete women should not have a body fat percentage that's lower than 20%. When I went to a nutritionist she calculated my body fat for me and it was 11%, thru out highschool and college it's hovered between 10-11& (at highest percent). But yet I am 5'1 and 110 lbs. That leaves me with almost 10 lbs of fat on my body while the rest is muscle mass. Is this bad? I used to be a dancer, and before a gymnast, I've always been small and I feel fine this way. Are there any negatives effects of having too low a body fat % asides from period loss. I get my period as long as I am over 98lbs. Do you think I am healthy??? I was wierded out by the fact that my bdy fat % is so low, I'm small boned + all but I do not look like a refugee at all. Advice would help anyone who knows anythng about what body fat means and what it does to your general health...........THANKS!!

Answer 1

This just proves, you do not need to lose weight as you have stated in a previous question. If you were to lose weight, you would probably just lose muscle and would end up with virtually no fat.

I think you are probably fine, as you have a high muscle mass, this will act in the place of the fat. This is the reason athletes are allowed such a low body fat percentage.

Take care : )

Answer 2

At your age you should be weighing 130 to 140 pounds. As an adult you should weigh about 160 at 5' 9". Run.

Answer 3

Since you're an athlete and in good condition, I don't think you have a lot to worry about. But you should talk to your doctor to make sure. You may want to gain some weight, though. I recomend eating proteins.

Answer 4

Thats good. Facts state that most americans now adays are over weight. Stop B!t

Answer 5

10% is not bad especially when you only weigh 110lbs

Answer 6

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