What are the height and weight changes in girls during puberty?

Girls experience a significant increase in height and weight during puberty, i.e., there is an acceleration of height growth and a rapid increase in weight. Puberty is the transition period from childhood to adulthood, and girls begin at an average age of 10 to 12 years. The growth rate of girls slows slightly in the 1~2 years before puberty, and after breast development, height growth begins to accelerate at about 9~11 years of age, and growth reaches a second peak after birth after one to two years. In this period, the average annual increase in height of girls 8 ~ 9cm, after the surge period, height growth slows down until the girls 17 years old height basically stop growing. Puberty weight growth parallel to height, while internal organs grow, the girl’s pubic bone and iliac bone lower growth and fat accumulation, making the hip circumference increased. Girls should pay attention to diet during puberty, eat more high-quality protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc., to ensure adequate nutritional intake.