Which of the Following May Be a Factor in How

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be a factor in how much a preschooler weighs and how tall he/she is?

• A)sex;boys tend to gain more weight and height than girls
• B)global economics;children in developing countries like Bangladesh gain weight and height just as quickly as children living in Sweden
• C)poverty;U.S.children living in families whose income falls below the poverty level are likely to be larger than children from affluent families
• D)the quality of preschool;children who attend quality preschool programs receive better snacks and lunches

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