Janet and Carlos are both experiencing a growth spurt. If they are typical adolescents, compared with Janet will have _____ than Carlos.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During adolescence, females typically experience an increase in body fat, particularly in the hips, thighs, and breasts, whereas males tend to experience an increase in muscle mass and overall body size. Therefore, Janet will likely have a higher proportion of body fat compared to Carlos.

Janet and Carlos Are Both Experiencing a Growth Spurt