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Body water measurement results are influenced by the
n of body fat and muscle. If
the
n of body fat is high, or the
n of muscle is low, then the body water
results will tend to be low.
It is important to remember that measurements such as body weight, body fat and body water
are tools for you to use as part of your healthy lifestyle. Since short term
s can be
normal, we suggest that you chart your progress over
, rather than focus on a single day’s
reading.
Consult your physician to determine what is most ideal for you.
MUSCLE MASS – WHY SHOULD I KNOW IT?
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM), lean muscle mass may decrease
by almost 50 percent between the ages of 20-90. An
y lifestyle can cause loss
of lean body mass while body fat increases. It’s also important to know your muscle mass
percent during
weight
At rest, the body burns approximately 110
calories
for each kilo of muscle gained. Benefits of gaining muscle mass include:
Reversing the decline in strength, bone density, and muscle mass with aging.
Maintenance of flexible joints.
Guide weight r
n when combined with a healthy diet.
Normal healthy range of body fat & total body water percentage
Standard for Men
Rating
low
Normal
Moderately High
High
Age
<14
<16
<17
15-21 17-23 18-24
22-24 24-26 25-27
20-29
<13
14-20
21-23
>23
>24
>26
>27
30-39 40-49 50-59
<18
19-25
26-28
>28
60+
Standard for Women
Rating
low
Normal
Moderately High
High
Age
20-29
<19
<23
20-28
24-32
29-31
33-35
>31
>35
<20
21-29
30-32
>32
30-39
<21
22-30
31-33
>33
40-49
<22
23-31
32-33
>34
50-59 60+
a) The body fat percentage (%): 5%-80%
b) The body water percentage (%): 20%-80%
Men
Women
BF % RANGE
4 to 14%
15 to 21%
22 to 24%
25 and over
4 to 20%
21 to 29%
30 to 32%
33 and over
70 to 63%
63 to 57%
57 to 55%
55 to 37%
70 to 58%
58 to 52%
52 to 49%
49 to 37%
OPTIMAL TBW % RANGE
