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.
Considerations. The normal body fat for some athletes is typically lower than the ideal fat percentage in a nonathletic person. For example, professional runners usually have body fat between 4 and 10 percent in men and 7 to 13 percent in women, because excess fat may affect the athleteâs performance.he minimum body fat required is known as essential fat; this is the amount of fat your body needs to function efficiently. The essential body fat for minimum health is 5 percent for men and 8 percent for women.