Weight During Puberty

Weight During Puberty

Weight and Shape During Puberty
There are a lot of changes in our body as we reach puberty one of the most noticeable changes is the Body Shape

The Breast
The Breast starts to develop; they become fuller and rounder

Movement of the Fat Cell
Our body produces fat cells, as this cell start to move from the waist to the hips the pelvic bone widens

Weight Gain
While these changes are taking place it becomes noticeable that the body has taken on more Weight than normal

Normal
This Weight Gain is perfectly normal

First year
As the stages of puberty progresses, more weight usually appears, it is known that 5.5kg (12lbs) can be gained in the first year before puberty even starts

Two Years
Within the next two years the same weight will be gained

Part of Puberty and Adolescence
The weight gain process is all part of the stages produced through out Puberty into Adolescence

Theory
There is a theory that is known as the “critical” theory

Girls
It is known that all girls start puberty at the same weight of 48kg (106lbs)

Important
There are two important provisos the ratio of Fat to the Muscle and bone must be high enough and psychology ripe

Psychology
Psychology is one of the most Common Factors in puberty and adolescence

Endocrine System
The mind can govern the endocrine system to a considerable extent

Physical Cues
Psychology can over ride all physical cues

Brain
The brain works via the higher centres to inhibit the biological responses which can delay the signals

Delayed Signals
This is true through puberty and our adult life; the delayed signals can postpone periods, and suppress fertility

Effects
Some of the symptoms that the delayed signals can cause are Stomach Ulcers Skin Rashes ect, there are many effects that should not be underestimated.