Body water content in percentage of body weight is lowest in –
Correct Answer: Fat woman
Description: Lean tissues such as muscle and solid organs have higher water content than fat and bone. Thus, young lean males have a higer proportion of body weight as water than elderly or obese persons. Females as such have a lower percentage of total body water because of less muscle mass and more fat.
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