What is the healthy percent body fat range for men?

• A. 14-17%
• B. 21-24%
• C. 18-22%
• D. 10-14%

Answer: (A)

Healthy percent body fat for men is typically in the mid-teens. This level provides enough fat for hormone production, energy, and overall function without carrying excess that raises health risks. The fourteen to seventeen percent range sits in what many experts call the fitness category—healthy, maintainable, and compatible with good metabolic health and performance. Fat levels a bit higher, in the low twenties, are still acceptable but less ideal for optimizing health and athletic performance. Fat levels much lower, like the low teens, can be lean enough for performance but may challenge energy, mood, and hormonal balance for many men. So, fourteen to seventeen percent is the best-targeted healthy range for most men.