Why Do Boys End Up Taller Than Girls on Average

question 89

Multiple Choice

Why do boys end up taller than girls on average?

• A) Boys are genetically programmed to be taller than girls.
• B) Boys eat more food during puberty so they tend to grow taller.
• C) Boys start their growth spurt two years later than girls so they have an additional two years of prepubertal growth that the growth spurt builds on.
• D) Boys get more exercise than girls, which helps aid in their height and weight growth during puberty.

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