Hi,I am Neethu Vipin (Dietitian & Nutritionist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Suggest Treatment For Obesity And Borderline Fat Content
Hello, I had a comprehensive health check done for my father who is 64 years of age. some points were noted in the report. It was stated he is Obese. Fat Content was 32% Please explain in brief what does it mean & what precautions should be taken:
Greetings! A % body fat for a gentleman 64 years of age indicates that he is obese. An average % body fat for males 50+ is 12-19%. Any value greater than 24 in men is considered obese. Thank you for coming to HCM. Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Obesity And Borderline Fat Content
Greetings! A % body fat for a gentleman 64 years of age indicates that he is obese. An average % body fat for males 50+ is 12-19%. Any value greater than 24 in men is considered obese. Thank you for coming to HCM. Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN