The overall average body fat percentage in the United States is about 39.9% for women and 28.1% for men, so below these amounts would technically be “below average.” However, most people in the United ...
The assessments were repeated after two year period in in 638 people in the group, and it was concluded that more fat people carried around their mid-section, the chances of reporting pain are higher.
On the surface, this makes sense - more body fat can disrupt insulin sensitivity, making it harder for the body to manage blood sugar levels - so obesity can be a useful starting point to consider ...