Question

Abena is an adolescent girl who lives in an impoverished area of Africa. She has led a life of malnutrition and contracted several infectious diseases in her childhood. She has very little fat stores in her body as a result of her experiences. Based on what we know about pubertal timing, when will Abena experience menarche?a. Very early, about age 9.b. Early, about age 11.c. At an average time point for adolescent girls, about age 13.d. Late, about age 15.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Late, about age 15

Explanation:

According to several studies and researchers, malnutrition affects the development. During this period of time, women's bodies demand a higher quantity of nutrients, such as iron, vitamins, etc. and the lack of this nutrients can cause a late development of the body causing a delay on period and fertile period.