What Has Research Found About the Link Between Body Mass

question 113

Multiple Choice

What has research found about the link between body mass and early puberty?

• A) It is stronger for girls than for boys.
• B) Caucasian girls hit puberty earlier than African American girls.
• C) Lower levels of leptin are associated with earlier puberty.
• D) There is no link between body mass and early puberty.

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