Groups of 30 females and 30 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 | 17.7 ± 1.7 | 18.6 ± 3.7 |
| 4 | 25.3 ± 1.6 | 29.9 ± 2.4 |
| 5 | 30.8 ± 2.5 | 35.3 ± 2.3 |
| 6 | 31.4 ± 2.5 | 39.5 ± 2.6 |
| 7 | 34.2 ± 3.4 | 42.2 ± 2.9 |
| 8 | 36.0 ± 3.9 | 43.6 ± 3.7 |
| 9 | 37.7 ± 4.2 | 47.3 ± 3.9 |
| 10 | 39.4 ± 4.6 | 48.6 ± 4.4 |
