Recent research has shown that some girls tend to go through puberty earlier than others. What scenario most likely creates early onset of puberty?
a. Damini, whose mother was only 17 years old when she had Damini
b. Brandi, who lives with only her father and shares a room with her younger sister
c. Elizabeth, who lives with her mom and her step-father but doesn't see her dad at all
d. Beverly, who has an eating disorder and has been severely underweight for three years.
Answer: c
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