Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Changes in Height

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding changes in height and weight in early childhood?

• A)As the preschool child grows older,the percentage of increase in height and weight increases with each additional year.
• B)Girls are substantially smaller in build and weight than boys throughout the preschool years.
• C)No significant changes in height are seen in boys and girls during the period of early childhood.
• D)Body fat shows a slow,steady decline during the preschool years,with girls having more fatty tissue and boys having more muscle tissue.

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