Which girl is the most likely to experience puberty first?
A) Melissa, who is a European-American competitive gymnast
B) Jaeda, who is an overweight, middle-SES African American
C) Salma, who lives in a poverty-stricken area of Afghanistan
D) Cherish, who is an underweight, low-SES European American

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Jaeda is the most likely to experience puberty first because being overweight can lead to earlier onset of puberty, and African American girls tend to start puberty earlier than girls from other ethnic backgrounds.

Which Girl Is the Most Likely to Experience Puberty First