Excessive body fat is an increasing South African and global epidemic that has been found to be a substantial risk factor in numerous diseases, including diabetes and certain types of cancers. For this reason, body fat percentage is included in the new Healthy Heart Score (HHS).
A high body fat percentage is associated with numerous other risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, etc. It is also important to understand that an excessively low body fat percentage can also result in a myriad of health conditions.
The new HHS provides an indication of whether their body fat is within, or outside acceptable ranges. Body fat percentage will be calculated using waist circumference, weight, height, age and gender, using a scientifically validated equation. You may choose to have your body fat percentage measured using a caliper test at a Biokineticist.