Which Statement About the Correlation Between Body Fat and Onset

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females is correct?

• A) There is no correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty among females.
• B) There is a positive correlation between body fat and onset of puberty among females.
• C) There is a negative correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty among females.
• D) There is a correlation between body fat and the onset of puberty only among female adolescents who are Native American.

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