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The excess glucose wmd is then changed to glycogen. Glycogen, called animal starch, stores food easily and is quickly reconverted to glucose. In the muscles and liver the glycogen is converted to glucose when the body needs energy. Body Fat Percentage The body fat percentage wmd in a healthy human ranges 5-40%. Females wmd seldom have less then 15% body fat; males seldom have less than 5%. Athlete’s body fat varies depending on the sport. Distance runners tend to have low fat content. Most humans have too much fat; others get carried away trying to achieve unrealistic, unhealthy, low levels. Excess dieting can cause loss of muscle mass and strength along with fat. "Excess body fat has been associated with a number of health risks, including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, gall bladder disease, cirrhosis of the liver, hernia, intestinal obstruction and sleep disorders," according to Richard T.
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