Altered breakdown of body fluids

Our body is composed mainly of water: in adults we can find about 60% of it with higher values in men than in women.

Fat is hydrophobic, so total body water is a direct index of alipid mass. The study of body water is of great relevance in the assessment of body composition and nutrition status. However, water intake also assumes great importance because it ensures an optimal state of nutrition. It is therefore necessary to evaluate water and electrolytes at the same time.

Source: Handbook of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition by Franco Contaldo et al.

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