NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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WHAT PERCENT OF BODY WEIGHT IS MADE UP OF WATER
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60%
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80%
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50%
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20%
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In adult men, about 60% of their bodies are water. However, fat tissue does not have as much water as lean tissue. In adult women, fat makes up more of the body than men, so they have about 55% of their bodies made of water.
Detailed explanation-2: -Water accounts for about 60 to 70 percent of our body weight. Men tend to have higher body water content due to greater muscle mass, compared to women who have more fat mass.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Water typically accounts for 50 to 60% of an adult’s body weight.
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