All FI must meet the requirements outlined in the medicare intermediary manual. Fiscal intermediary services organizations (FISOs) are regulated by the Office of Insurance Regulation.
Fat free mass consists of water (72%) protein (21%) and bone minerals (7%) typically an adult has only 3-4kg bodyweight from bone. Fat mass varies considerably between individuals, in terms of absolute amount. Fat mass consists of 20% water and 80% adipose tissue. Healthy ranges of body fat range from between 14-20% for men, a percentage of greater than 25% is considered to be unhealthy and puts the individual at an increased risk of obesity related illness. Healthy ranges for women range between 17-24% where a level of 30% body fat is considered unhealthy and at a level of increased risk.
FAT FACT: Fat tissue is about 10 to 20 percent water, while lean tissue (which includes muscle and bone) averages 70 to 75 percentâthat's why muscle weighs more than fat. Myth 3: All fat is created equal. Every year after age 25, we gain, on average, one pound of body weight and lose a third to a half pound of muscle.