Section 3.3 Adolescence

1.1. Adolescence growth spurt

During adolescence, the rate of increase in height and weight is accelerated. Depending on feeding and other factors, girls attain their adult height towards late adolescence while boys reach their adult height during their early twenties. The speed of growth is different for   various parts though all the body parts grow rapidly. This disproportionate growth rate of different body parts is referred to as asynchrony.