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Interpretation: Body Water Analysis
Results Interpretation | 70-Second Body Water Analysis
3 the ratio of Extracellular to
Water is an important indicator of whether your body water is balanced.
ECW/TBW can be indicative of inflammation, swelling, or edema while a lower ECW/TBW is typically observed in individuals with higher amounts of SMM. Understanding where your normal ECW/TBW is can help you identify deviations that may be indicative of changes in fluid balance due to hydration, lifestyle, or health status. A healthy range for extracellular water and total body water—made up of intracellular and extracellular water—is between 0.36-0.39.
SEGMENTAL BODY WATER ANALYSIS
The Segmental Body Water Analysis shows how much Total Body Water (in pounds) is contained in each of