Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate of Growth Patterns

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is accurate of growth patterns in the middle childhood years?

• A) In middle childhood, the average child's body weight doubles.
• B) Girls are heavier and taller than boys through the age of nine or ten.
• C) From the age of 11, boys develop relatively more body fat than girls do.
• D) Children in middle childhood experience an even, slow growth rate.

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