Physiologically, How Do Overweight and Obesity Affect the Growth and Maturation

question 48

Essay

Physiologically, how do overweight and obesity affect the growth and maturation of children?

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Definitions:

Severe Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability in which IQ scores range from around 20 or 25 to 35 or 40.

Moderate Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability in which IQ scores range from around 35 or 40 to 50 or 55.

K. Warner Schaie

An American psychologist known for his research in adult development, aging, and intellectual lifespan changes.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, and applying knowledge, as well as the ability to adapt to new situations and solve problems.