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.
Being lower than these standards is considered malnutrition. The average body fat for adult men is 13% and 28% for women. This is considered healthy, and falling above or below increases risk for health problems. The Solution. Once you know your percent body fat, it is your responsibility to get it or keep it where it should be.