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FALSE:::::::: Up to 60 percent of the human body is water, the brain is composed of 70 percent water, and the lungs are nearly 90 percent water. About 83 percent of our blood is water, which helps digest our food, transport waste, and control body temperature. Each day humans must replace 2.4 litres of water, some through drinking and the rest taken by the body from the foods eaten.
How much should my TOTAL BODY WATER be in the body? Because water is contained primarily in fat-free tissues - the muscles - the percentage of total body water can vary widely between individuals. Those with a high percent body fat can be as low as 40% total body water, while very lean individuals and athletes can attain 70%. Water is the essential component of all vital fluids and the medium of transport in every biological exchange.