Which of the Following Statements About Body Growth in Early

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about body growth in early childhood is true?

• A) On average, children add 1 to 2 inches in height and about 3 pounds in weight each year.
• B) Children add "baby fat" and gradually become heavier and more muscular.
• C) By age 5, children become more top-heavy, bowlegged, and potbellied.
• D) The rapid increase in body size of the first two years tapers off into a slower growth pattern.

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