The best-known member of the genus Atropa is Deadly Nightshade (A. belladonna) - the poisonous plant par excellence in the minds of many.
According to ACE's standards, it is normal for female athletes to have between 14 and 20 percent body fat, for fit women to fall between 21 and 24 percent and for average women to have between 25 and 31 percent body fat.
For women under 30, recommended body fat is between 14 percent and 21 percent, compared to 9 percent to 15 percent for men. Lower levels of lean muscle mass translate into comparatively lower strength capacity.