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 women who are 40 years old or younger the range for healthy body fat is 20 to 35 percent of your total body weight. For women over age 40, it is 25 to 38 percent.For men, the range for those 40 and younger is 8 to 22 percent, and for those over 40, your body fat percentage should fall between 10 to 25 percent.The higher ends are considered acceptable.. However, you may want to take steps to lower it a bit.or women over age 40, it is 25 to 38 percent. For men, the range for those 40 and younger is 8 to 22 percent, and for those over 40, your body fat percentage should fall between 10 to 25 percent.