By the School Years,__________ U

question 32

Multiple Choice

By the school years,__________ U.S.children are,on average,½ to 1 inch shorter than their __________ counterparts.

• A) low-SES; economically advantaged
• B) overweight; average weight
• C) high-SES; economically disadvantaged
• D) obese; underweight

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Definitions:

Intellectual Development

The growth and change in intellectual capabilities and cognitive skills, influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

Cognition

The cognitive activity involved in gaining comprehension and insight through reasoning, firsthand encounters, and sensory perception.

Exercise Programs

Structured plans of physical activities designed to improve health and fitness.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure and encompasses a broad range of activities.