Only used a couple of times but very informative.

The importance of Body Fat

Can you have too little body fat?

Yes. Just as with having too much body fat, there are also health risks associated with having too little body fat.

Some of these include hypothermia, vitamin toxicity, and cessation of menstrual cycle and osteoporosis for women.

Remember, some fat is necessary. The fat which surrounds the spinal cord, heart, and vital organs is called 'essential' fat and is necessary to sustain life.

Essential fat makes up approximately 9 to 10% of total body weight in women and 2 to 3% in men. You'll notice on the charts on the inside covers of this booklet that the lowest body fat percentage a man or women can have is his or her amount of essential fat.

The difference in the amount of essential fat between men and women is due to reproductive and hormonal factors.

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