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 ± 2.3 | 11.4 ± 2.5 |
| 4 | 16.7 ± 1.9 | 18.0 ± 2.6 |
| 5 | 20.2 ± 0.8 | 24.3 ± 1.6 |
| 6 | 21.6 ± 1.3 | 25.3 ± 1.4 |
| 7 | 22.3 ± 1.1 | 26.9 ± 1.8 |
| 8 | 22.6 ± 1.2 | 29.0 ± 2.0 |
| 9 | 23.6 ± 1.2 | 29.9 ± 2.0 |
| 10 | 24.3 ± 1.3 | 31.0 ± 2.0 |
| 11 | 24.5 ± 1.5 | 32.1 ± 1.9 |
| 12 | 24.8 ± 1.4 | 32.8 ± 1.9 |