A healthy body fat percentage varies depending on age, sex, and activity level. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, for people aged 20 to 39, women should aim for 21% to 32% of body fat, while men should have 8% to 19%. For people aged 40 to 59, women should fall between 23% to 33%, and men should fall around 11% to 21%. If you’re aged 60 to 79, women should have 24% to 35% body fat, and men should have 13% to 24%
. However, no number is a complete picture of individual health, and how you treat your body and mind are often better indicators of overall health and well-being
