Groups of 20 females and 20 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 | 11.9 ± 1.2 | 11.3 ± 1.2 |
| 4 | 15.9 ± 1.0 | 17.1 ± 1.3 |
| 5 | 17.5 ± 0.7 | 21.5 ± 0.8 |
| 6 | 18.6 ± 0.9 | 22.7 ± 1.0 |
| 7 | 19.9 ± 1.2 | 24.1 ± 0.9 |
| 8 | 20.7 ± 1.1 | 25.6 ± 1.3 |
| 9 | 21.4 ± 1.3 | 26.7 ± 1.6 |
| 10 | 21.9 ± 1.3 | 27.1 ± 1.6 |
| 11 | 22.7 ± 1.2 | 27.6 ± 1.5 |
| 12 | 22.9 ± 1.1 | 28.1 ± 1.6 |