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I am a 16 year old male, 6'2" and very active. I have 6% body fat, is this bad?
I heard that under 14% for males is bad. I have a very high metabolism and I eat a lot.
9 Answers
- markLv 52 decades agoFavorite Answer
dude your fine just skinny. Just keep growing and make sure you eat a balanced diet everyday.
- Anonymous2 decades ago
at your age 6% is as low as you want to go - but it is ok
dont go lower though or you will get sick all the time - just not enough reserve to power your immune system
probably 8-9% is a very healthy level
at your age I was 5% at 230 lbs and always had sore throats
now at 21 I am 260 lbs and 8% and a lot healthier for it
- 2 decades ago
Actually I disagree, people should aim to have at least 10-16%. I took nutrition class this year. Also you need body fat for normal brain function, nerves, hormone dev., cells, and metabolism.
- Anonymous2 decades ago
no bc i have 11% body fat it is just u have more muscles on u then fat or u just dont eat alot or it is bc of ur matablism. bc i have been 11% for almost three years now
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- Anonymous2 decades ago
That's very good in fact.
- Anonymous2 decades ago
you very well know it is good, your just trying to show off.
- Anonymous2 decades ago
No!! that's like REALLY good.
=)