Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Growth Spurt Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the growth spurt is TRUE?

• A)The beginning of the growth spurt for boys is age 12.
• B)The beginning of the growth spurt for girls is age 9.
• C)Height in elementary school is not a good predictor of height in adolescence.
• D)Better nutrition has very little impact on height.

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