What is the importance of water content of the body?
2. Where Is the Fluid In The Body Contained?
60% of the average adult weight is fluid. The % of total body fluid varies in individual body.
Factors Affecting Total Body Fluid
- Age- 75% of the weight of infants is fluids. As people age increase, the water content decreases. After 60 yrs old, water content drop to 45%.
- Body Fat- fat does not contain water
- Gender- men generally have a slightly higher percentage of fluid than women