The Defense Base Act worker categories are: 1  Anyone privately employed on a U.S. military base or for military purposes abroad or in a U.S. territory or possession. 2  Anyone employed by a federal government agency to fulfill a public work contract, including a contract for service or construction related to military activity abroad.
Ideal Percentage. A certain amount of body fat is necessary to your body. According to ACE Fitness, for women this is between 10 and 13 percent, and for men this is between 2 and 5 percent. Athletes usually have body fat percentages ranging from 14 to 20 percent for women and 6 to 13 percent for men.
Fitness. Weight Loss. When it comes to the percentage of body fat and weight, what's normal depends on height and frame. In general, the average male's body fat weight should be made up of 2-4% essential body fat and the average female's weight should consist of 10-12% essential body fat weight. These percentages are different for athletes. Women should have 14-20% essential body fat weight and males should have 6-13% essential body fat weight. The acceptable range is 25-31% for females and 18-25% for males. 32% or more for females is considered obese and 25% or more is considered obese for males.