Fifty percent of an individual's ideal weight is gained during:
A) pregnancy.
B) preschool years.
C) adolescence.
D) early adulthood.

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During adolescence, the trunk and legs grow the most, causing the organs and the skeletal mass to double in size. In pregnancy, weight gain is accounted for by the growing fetus and pregnancy organs (placenta and uterus). In preschool years, weight is gained at a steady rate, with fat tissue increasing slowly until about 7 years of age. In preschool years, weight is gained at a steady rate, with fat tissue increasing slowly until about 7 years of age. In early adulthood, there is a reduction in size and weight.

Fifty Percent of an Individual's Ideal Weight Is Gained During