Subcutaneous fat is found just beneath the skin as opposed to visceral fat which is found in the peritoneal cavity. Subcutaneous fat can be measured using body fat calipers giving a rough estimate of total body adiposity.
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Sep 17, 2008
Subcutaneous fat
Subcutaneous fat is found just beneath the skin as opposed to visceral fat which is found in the peritoneal cavity. Subcutaneous fat can be measured using body fat calipers giving a rough estimate of total body adiposity.
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May 23, 2008
How Much Body Fat Should You Have?
Your body needs a certain amount of fat in order to function, and body fat can be determined in several ways, including calipers, underwater or hydrostatic weighing, and body fat scales.
How much should you aim for? Check out the table below:
| Categories | Female | Male |
| Essential Fat | 10-12% | 2-4% |
| Athletes | 14-20% | 6-13% |
| Fitness | 21-24% | 14-17% |
| Acceptable | 25-31% | 18-25% |
| Obese | >32% | >25% |
(Source)
- This site has a useful guide on how to measure body fat.
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