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Body water content
The proportion of body water in % normally lies within the following ranges:
Man
Age Low Normal High
10-29 <55 55-75 >75
30-49 <50 50-70 >70
>50 <48 48-68 >68
Woman
Age Low Normal High
10-29 <52 52-72 >72
30-49 <40 40-60 >60
>50 <45 45-65 >65
Body fat contains relatively little water. Therefore, the body water content
of people with a high body fat ratio may remain below these guidelines.
However, for endurance athletes, these values may be exceeded due to
low body fat and high muscle mass.
The determination of the body water content with this scale is not suitable
for drawing medical conclusions regarding age-related water retention, for
example. Consult your doctor if necessary. In general, one should aim for
high body water content.
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