Do obese people have less body water? Understanding hydration and body composition
                                
                                
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                                Fat tissue contains significantly less water—about 10%—compared to lean muscle tissue, which is approximately 75% water. This fundamental difference in tissue composition is why the percentage of body weight that is water is lower in individuals with obesity.