Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Why does my lean body mass, body fat, and body water add up to more than 100% or more than my total weight?

April 26, 2017body fat Lean mass total water weight

0

Posted

Why does my lean body mass, body fat, and body water add up to more than 100% or more than my total weight?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Your lean body mass and body fat add up to 100% or your total weight. Your body water is virtually all contained within your lean body mass and is not added to the other two figures. In other words, water is part of the lean body mass.