A 13-Year-Old Female Tells the School Nurse That She Is

A 13-year-old female tells the school nurse that she is getting fat, especially in her hips and legs. The understanding by the nurse that would best guide the response is:

A) Many teenagers are unaware of proper nutrition.
B) Teenagers of this age become less active and should eat fewer calories.
C) Puberty is often preceded by fat deposits in these areas.
D) As soon as menarche occurs, she will lose this excess weight.