Describe a Child Who Would Benefit from Provision of a Tactile

question 17

Essay

Describe a child who would benefit from provision of a tactile aid.

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Definitions:

Settling Point

The Settling Point is a conjectured equilibrium in which factors such as metabolism, appetite, and physical activity balance out to determine one's body weight.

Nutrition

The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health, and disease of an organism.

Metabolic Rates

The rate at which the body burns calories to sustain basic life functions.

Neophobia

A fear of anything new, including new experiences, foods, or situations.