During the Middle and Late Childhood Years,children Gain About 5

question 47

Multiple Choice

During the middle and late childhood years,children gain about 5 to 7 pounds a year.The weight increase is due mainly to increases in the

• A)total volume of baby fat.
• B)waist circumference.
• C)size of the skeletal and muscular systems.
• D)head circumference.

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