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Health Tips - About Body Water
Body water is the single most important component of body weight. It represents over
half of your total weight and almost two thirds of your lean body mass (predominantly
muscle). Water performs a number of important roles in the body:
All the cells in the body, whether in the skin, glands, muscles, brain or anywhere else,
can only function properly if they have enough water. Water also plays a vital part in
regulating the body's temperature balance, particularly through perspiration.
The combination of your weight and fat measurement could appear to be 'normal' but
your body hydration level could be insufficient for healthy living.
The table as follows may be used as a guide:
Table of Body Water Level (Unit: %)
b) The body water percentage (%): 43%-73%/0.1%
Source: Derived from Wang & Deurenberg: "Hydration of fat-free body mass". American Journal
Clin Nutr 1999,69833-841.
BF % RANGE
OPTIMAL TBW % RANGE
4 to 14%
70 to 63%
15 to 21%
63 to 57%
Men
22 to 24%
57 to 55%
25 and over
55 to 37%
4 to 20%
70 to 58%
21 to 29%
58 to 52%
Women
30 to 32%
52 to 49%
33 and over
49 to 37%
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Health Tips - About BMI
Maintaining proper weight is essential to healthy living. Obesity has been linked to a
higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. The Body Mass Index
(BMI) is the most widely accepted measurement of weight according to health
professionals. The Analyzer will calculate your BMI on your height and weight.
The table as follows may be used as a guide:
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