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Well&Good 2001, Issue 3
Did you know...
The average fashion model weighs 23 percent less than the average
woman. The difference was only eight percent 25 years ago. See the
story on page 1 for information on how body image affects lifestyles.
(Various sources)
It takes about six months for your fingernails to grow from the
root all the way out to the nail tip. It takes two to three times
longer for your toenails to grow from root to tip. See the story
inside to find out what you have in common with a bear. (American
Academy of Dermatology)
The average adult body is made up of between 10 to 12 gallons of
water, about 55 to 75 percent of the body's weight. An average adult
loses about two and one-half quarts of water daily through
perspiration, breathing, and other body functions. See the story
above for hydration information. (American Dietetic Association)
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