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BODY COMPOSITION INDEX

Your body is mainly composed of muscle, fat and water. When you exercise more or start dieting, your body composition will change, even if your weight stays the same. By measuring your body composition, it can tell you the ratio of muscle and fat inside your body, and other useful data like Total Body Water and Metabolic Age. A body composition monitor gives you a complete picture of your own health and fitness level, allowing you to review and design an effective diet & exercise plan towards a healthier life

TOTAL BODY WATER (%)

Total Body Water percentage is the total amount of fluid in a person’s body expressed as a percentage of their total weight.

Ideal Body Water Percentage for Female and Male

Water plays a vital role in many of the body's processes and is found in every cell, tissue and organ. Maintaining a healthy totaly body water percentage will ensure the body functions efficiently and will reduce the risk of developing associated health problems.

The body’s water levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and night. Water is continuously lost through urine, sweat and breathing. Eating big meals, drinking alcohol, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing can also cause variations in an individual’s hydration levels!

The total body water percentage will tend to decrease as the percentage of body fat increases. A person with a high percentage of body fat may fall below the average body water percentage. As you lose body fat, the total body water percentage should gradually move towards the typical range given above.

However, please note that your body water percentage reading should act as a guide and should not be used to specifically determine your absolute recommended total body water percentage. It is important to look for long-term changes in the percentage and maintain a consistent and healthy total body water percentage.