Table 3

Values for total body water (TBW) content of lean body mass assuming different body fat content as a percentage of body weight in the appropriately grown (AGA) infants

TBW (ml/kg lean weight) p (SGA v AGA)
SGA (0% fat)906 (833–954)
AGA (0% fat)844 (637–958)0.019
AGA (2% fat)861 (650–978)0.058
AGA (4% fat)879 (664–998)NS
AGA (7% fat)908 (685–1030)NS
  • Values are median (range).

  • SGA, small for gestational age.