Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Secular

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on secular trends?

• A) The larger size of today's children is mostly due to a faster rate of physical development.
• B) Age of first menstruation increased steadily from 1900 to 1970.
• C) Secular trends are primarily observed in wealthy, industrialized nations.
• D) Secular trends are larger for low-income children, who have poorer diets.

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