NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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Water is the highest percentage of Body composition (%)
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Babies and children have the highest percentage of water. Adult men contain the next highest level of water. Adult women contain a lower percentage of water than babies or men. Obese men and women have less water, as a percentage than lean adults.
Detailed explanation-2: -What Is The Optimum Percentage Of Water In The Body? There is no scientifically established optimum percentage of water in the body, though the average is 50% for adult men, 59% for adult women, 75% for infants at birth, 56% for elderly males, and 47% for elderly females.
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