If the numbers show that your BMI is above normal or below the normal range, you should get yourself checked by a doctor at least once every six months or at least once a year.
Formula For Calculating Total Body water for male and female are :
Here are agewise total body water intake is given.
Age |
Recommended total body water (milliliters per day) |
0–6 months |
700 |
6–12 months |
800 |
1–2 years |
1,300 |
4–8 years |
1,700 |
9–13 years (males) |
2,400 |
9–13 years (females) |
2,100 |
14–18 years (males) |
3,300 |
14–18 years (females) |
2,300 |
Adult male |
3,700 |
Adult female |
2,700 |
During pregnancy |
3,000 |
While breastfeeding |
3,800 |
Body Fat Percentage (BFP) formula for adult males
BFP = 1.20 × BMI + 0.23 × Age - 16.2
Body Fat Percentage (BFP) formula for adult females
BFP = 1.20 × BMI + 0.23 × Age - 5.4
Body fat Percentage (BFP) formula for boys
BFP = 1.51 × BMI - 0.70 × Age - 2.2
Body Fat Percentage (BFP) formula for girls:
BFP = 1.51 × BMI - 0.70 × Age + 1.4
Healthy body fat percentages by age group are as follows:
Category |
Percentage |
dangerously low |
under 14% |
excellent |
14–16.5% |
good |
16.6–19.4% |
fair |
19.5–22.7% |
poor |
22.8–27.1% |
dangerously high |
over 27.2% |
Many people wonder if there is actually a point where you can drink too much water. There are some rare cases of someone over-hydrating, known as hyponatremia. However, it is very rare and usually only seen in endurance athletes who are over-drinking while doing very intense exercise or in older adults with certain health conditions.
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