Carla, a 12-year-old girl, is overweight for her age and height. She does not play any sports and is not very physically active. She is menstruating regularly. Her mother did not have her menarche until she was 15 years old. Carla's early pubertal timing may be due to ______.

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Higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with earlier onset of puberty, including menarche, in girls.

Carla, a 12-Year-Old Girl, Is Overweight for Her Age and Height