Groups of 60 females and 60 males were weighed weekly. Mice were fed a diet containing 6% fat (LabDiet® 5K52 formulation). Values represent mean and one standard deviation. Ages are ± 3 days.
| Body Weight (grams; mean ± st. dev.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age (weeks) | Females | Males |
| 3 | 12.2 ± 1.5 | 12.4 ± 2.2 |
| 4 | 16.7 ± 1.6 | 19.7 ± 1.9 |
| 5 | 18.7 ± 1.3 | 23.3 ± 1.1 |
| 6 | 19.7 ± 1.1 | 24.7 ± 1.3 |
| 7 | 20.2 ± 1.3 | 26.1 ± 1.7 |
| 8 | 20.9 ± 1.3 | 27.0 ± 1.8 |
| 9 | 21.2 ± 1.9 | 27.6 ± 1.4 |
| 10 | 22.2 ± 1.7 | 28.3 ± 1.6 |
| 11 | 23.0 ± 1.7 | 28.3 ± 1.3 |
| 12 | 23.0 ± 1.6 | 29.0 ± 1.4 |