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.
In contrast, Europeans at a normal BMI have much lower body fat percentages â 25 percent for women and 18 percent for men â according to a small study of Swiss adults. (A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal). âThese are surprisingly high percentages, especially for people with normal BMIs,â Dr. St-Onge says.