Two people have the same total body mass (70 kg) but one has a much higher percentage of body fat than the other. They both habitually ingest 2.5 L of water per day.
The individual with the higher percentage of fat will have a:
A) Higher extracellular fluid (ECF) volume than the other individual
B) Lower rate of water turnover than the other individual
C) Higher rate of water turnover than the other individual
D) Positive water balance
E) Negative water balance

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The individual with the higher percentage of fat will have a higher rate of water turnover than the other individual because fat tissue has a higher water content than lean tissue.

Two People Have the Same Total Body Mass (70 Kg)