Which nutrient do adolescent females need less of than adolescent males?

Question

Responses

sweets
sweets

water
water

protein
protein

dairy

Answer 1

Adolescent females generally need less protein than adolescent males. During adolescence, males typically require more protein due to higher muscle mass and growth rates. The other nutrients listed (sweets, water, dairy) are not inherently gender-specific in their needs during adolescence.

Answer 2

so the answer is protein?

Answer 3

Yes, the answer is protein. Adolescent females typically require less protein than adolescent males due to differences in muscle mass and growth rates.