Which of the following people is likely to have the highest percentage of body water?
A) A highly trained male athlete
B) A highly trained female athlete
C) An obese woman
D) An elderly man

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A highly trained male athlete is likely to have the highest percentage of body water because muscle tissue contains more water than fat tissue, and males typically have a higher muscle mass percentage than females. Additionally, athletes generally have lower body fat percentages, further increasing their body water percentage compared to obese or elderly individuals.

Which of the Following People Is Likely to Have the Highest