Which category corresponds to a female body fat of 16-18%?

Which category corresponds to a female body fat of 16-18%?

• A. Very lean
• B. Leaner than average
• C. Extremely lean
• D. Average

Answer: (A)

The tendency being tested is how to translate a specific female body fat percentage into the qualitative category used in CSCS normative values. A body fat of 16–18% for a female sits on the lean end of the spectrum and, in these norms, is labeled as Very lean. This reflects a level of fat loss where muscle definition is more visible and fat stores are relatively low. The other labels describe higher or differently defined ranges; for example, the average category covers a higher fat percentage, and extremely lean or leaner than average would correspond to other, typically lower or more extreme ranges. So 16–18% fits best with the Very lean category in the standard CSCS chart.

The tendency being tested is how to translate a specific female body fat percentage into the qualitative category used in CSCS normative values. A body fat of 16–18% for a female sits on the lean end of the spectrum and, in these norms, is labeled as Very lean. This reflects a level of fat loss where muscle definition is more visible and fat stores are relatively low. The other labels describe higher or differently defined ranges; for example, the average category covers a higher fat percentage, and extremely lean or leaner than average would correspond to other, typically lower or more extreme ranges. So 16–18% fits best with the Very lean category in the standard CSCS chart.