How Much Weight Does the Average Child Gain Each Year

question 44

Multiple Choice

How much weight does the average child gain each year during middle childhood?

• A) 1.5 to 2 kg
• B) 2.25 to 3 kg
• C) 4 to 5 kg
• D) 6 to 6.50 kg

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Definitions:

Digestive

Pertains to the biological system in organisms responsible for breaking down food into nutrients and waste.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that moves food from the throat to the stomach.

Sphincter

A ring-like muscle that controls the passage of substances through an opening in the body, such as the anus or esophagus.

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.