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Hi I got checked my bmi and body composition, bmi was fine but got 42.6% body fat. Please suggest what is this and how can I cure it. I have thyroid as well i.e- 8.
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Your BMI is 20.43 which falls in the lower half of the Normal weight range. Therefore it is surprising how your Body Fat percentage can be 42.6%? As per me -even if you are not very fit, your Body Fat may be around 25%. You can do a pinch test at your waist to check how much fat you have. The methods for this can be found on the internet. If you are fit and healthy, then you don't have to bother about this figure of Fat %.
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