Body fat can be found in muscle tissue, under the skin, or around internal organs. Some fat is essential for overall health, helping to protect internal organs, store energy, and regulate hormones. But too much fat can have negative effects on the body. Here are six ways to measure body fat.

Calories are the energy in food. Calories can come from carbs, fats, and proteins. The body uses calories to fuel all activities or stores most of them as body fat.