In Terms of Height and Weight Gains During Early Childhood

question 8

Multiple Choice

In terms of height and weight gains during early childhood,

• A) boys and girls increase their amount of "baby fat."
• B) boys and girls become more slender and lose some baby fat.
• C) girls become heavier and taller than boys.
• D) the growth rate speeds up compared to growth in infancy.

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