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.
This is because women naturally hold more body fat and men tend to have a larger amount of lean muscle mass. According to Medline Plus, the average woman in America holds about 22 to 25 percent body fat and the average American man holds approximately 17 to 19 percent body fat.eople are considered obese if their body fat exceeds 30 percent for women and is 25 percent or higher for men. Medline Plus recommendations for body fat are 20 to 21 percent for women and 13 to 17 percent for men.