Approximately __________ of weight lost over the first week of energy deficit consists of water loss. Thereafter, water loss progressively changes, representing only about __________ of weight loss in the second and third weeks.

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In the initial phase of weight loss due to energy deficit, a significant portion, approximately 70%, of the weight lost is water. This is because the body first uses up glycogen stores for energy, which releases water. As the body adjusts to the energy deficit and begins to burn more fat for energy, the proportion of weight loss from water decreases to about 20% in the subsequent weeks.

Approximately __________ of Weight Lost Over the First Week of Energy