As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just a question of appearance; it is a matter of health, readiness, and ...

A high percentage of body fat can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions. Various charts can show how much body fat is healthy for individuals of different ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Establishing a strong nutritional foundation during the ...

We tend to rely on numbers and data as measures of our hard work at the gym and on the running path. Fitness trackers spit out our step count, heart rate monitors tell us if we’re on track during our ...

You’ve probably seen the body shape charts that tell you to grab a measuring tape, take five different measurements, and then ...

Last year, an interactive graphic about insurance turned out to be one of ProPublica’s most popular pieces of the year. I’m going to tell you about some things we learned in the process of designing ...

In the U.S., the overall average body fat percentage is around 40% for women and 28% for men. Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall ...