Health Tips - About Body Water
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Table of Body Fat Level (Unit : %)
Female Male
Age Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese
<39
40-59
>59
<21
<23
<24
21.1-33
23.1-34
24.1-36
33.1-39
34.1-40
36.1-42
>39
>40
>42
<8
<11
<13
8.1-20
11.1-22
13.1-25
20.1-25
22.1-28
25.1-30
>25
>28
>30
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:
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Health Tips - About Body Fat
Human body is made up of, amongst other things, a percentage of fat. Body fat
is vital for a healthy, functioning body, protects vital organs, helps regulate
body temperature, stores vitamins and helps the body sustain itself when food
is scarce. However, too much body fat or indeed too little body fat will damage
to your health. It is difficult to gauge how much body fat we have in our bodies
simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror.
This is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage.
Body fat percentage gives you a better measure of fitness than weight alone-the
composition of your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather
than fat-you could still have a high percentage of fat even when a scale
indicates 'normal weight'.
The table as follows may be used as a guide :
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), lean muscle
mass may decrease by nearly 50 percent between the age of 20 and 90. If you
do nothing with it you're losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to
know your muscle mass % during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns
approximately 110 additional calories for each kilo of muscle gained. Benefits
of gaining muscle mass include :
Reversing the decline in strength, bone density & muscle mass with aging
Maintenance of flexible joints
Guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet.
Muscle Mass Percentage
Age Female Male
10-99
Healthy
>34
Healthy
>40
Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help maintain healthy bones. Like
muscle, bone is a living tissue that can respond to exercise by becoming
stronger. For most people, bone mass peaks in their thirties. Then people begin
to lose bone. Regular exercise can help prevent that loss.
Calcium and vitamin D, good sources of which are dairy products, green leafy
vegetables and fish, contribute to healthy bones.
The bone mass readings given by this product are an estimation of the amount
of bone in your body. Those with osteoporosis or low bone densities may not get
accurate estimations. If you have any concern regarding your bones please
consult your doctor timely.
Appendix
Health Tips - About Muscle Mass
Appendix
Health Tips - About Bone Mass
* The above information is only for reference
Table of Body Water Level (Unit: %)
Female Male
Age
0-15
16-30
31-60
61-80
Poor
<57
<47
<42
<37
Good
57.1-67
47.1-57
42.1-52
37.1-47
Very Good
>67
>57
>52
>47
<58
<53
<47
<42
Poor
58.1-72
53.1-67
47.1-61
42.1-56
Good
>72
>67
>61
>56
Very Good
* The above information is only for reference
