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.
Since water is the main components of our body, how much percentage of our weight that body water takes up. Actually, this percentage varies among babies, men and women. According to Doctor Jeffrey Utz pediatrics, Neuroscience, Allegheny University, people do not have the same percentage of water in their bodies.