19.7% body fat?

Question

Im 14, 5'4 & weigh 140 lb .. is 19.7% body fat healthy?

Answer 1

YUP =) i weight the same as you, same height and all and im 18yrs old. it's perfectly healthy. we're in the mid range. which means we're not the smallest, or the biggest. we're median which is average! no worries hun! you're DEFINATELY not fat!

Answer 2

Well for males, the ideal fat percentage should range between 15 to 20%. For women its higher to about 20 to 30%. ITs obvious why it is higer, they have breasts and hips unlike men.

So you are very much on the end of the scale. I would reduce by a couple of % points. Do more cardio and some weight training consistenly for about 12 to 16 weeks. You should see some visible results by the 6th week. Also take care of your diet. Add more fruits and vegetables and lean protein. Aviod snacking and late night eating.

Also eat smaller meals about 6 times a day. To lose weight you need to make a deficit in your energy intake or increase your energy output. You can do both but if you ask me there is only so much you can do with your diet but you certialnly can be more active. Good Luck

Answer 3

19.7% would be very good for a young female under the age of 15 and excellent for a women above the age of 30. for a young male less than 20 years 19.7% is not very good but for a male age 45 and up it would be excellent.

Answer 4

I dont know who the hell told you the Navy accepts 25%, but they're absolutely wrong. Navy will not take you at 25%. Most they will take is 22% for males, 23% if 40+ Edit: If I did my math correctly, you are 70 inches tall. In the Navy, the max for your height is 191lbs. There is no reason why you cannot lose that weight in 2 weeks safely.

Answer 5

That is very low body fat considering your weight, you must be very athletic. Did you know the average female your height/weight has approx 10% higher body fat than you?

Answer 6

that is practically perfect!! 18-24 means fit...