Why Body Fat Percentage Matters [Ref: H08J16]

Percentage of body fat is important for 2 reasons.

First, the higher the percentage of fat above average levels, the higher the health risk for weight-related illness, like heart disease, high blood pressure, gallstones, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers.

Second, the higher the body fat percentage the fewer calories you need to maintain your weight (or gain weight).

Source of information: http://www.vegetarian-diet.info/body-fat-percentage.htm