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What Is An Appropriate Healthy Body Fat Percentage For A 54 Year Old Female, 5'8" 160lbs?

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Posted on Sat, 22 Mar 2014
Question: What is an appropriate or healthy body fat % for a 54 year old female, 5'8" 160lbs? What are some ways to decrease body fat?
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Please send your waist measurement Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. To calculate your body fat percentage may I request you to please send in your waist measurement. It is one of the variables on which fat percent is calculated. The average woman at your age might gave fat percentage from 23% to 30%. It is a range and the above range is desirable. Fat can be decreased by increasing metabolism through regular fitness activities under supervision and by balancing your diet adequately with nutrients and going on a low fat diet. You may have to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your daily intake of foods. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (10 hours later)
My waist measurement is 31. I am a walker/runner, but can not get my body fat under 29/30.
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Your fat percentage is 32 Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thanks for writing back to us. Your fat percentage is 32% and can be considered at upper limits of normal. You need to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least 3 to 4 times a week. If you can do everyday that will be great. Your diet plans needs to contain essential nutrients in balanced quantities. You may plan a diet with a dietitian and follow is as much possible. A complete general medical health check up may be done to know your all round health and if you have any medical condition that needs attention. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek
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What Is An Appropriate Healthy Body Fat Percentage For A 54 Year Old Female, 5'8" 160lbs?

Brief Answer: Please send your waist measurement Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. To calculate your body fat percentage may I request you to please send in your waist measurement. It is one of the variables on which fat percent is calculated. The average woman at your age might gave fat percentage from 23% to 30%. It is a range and the above range is desirable. Fat can be decreased by increasing metabolism through regular fitness activities under supervision and by balancing your diet adequately with nutrients and going on a low fat diet. You may have to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to your daily intake of foods. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek