The Typical Pattern of Children's Growth from Age Two to Adolescence

question 81

Multiple Choice

The typical pattern of children's growth from age two to adolescence is

• A) that they add approximately 11 cm of height and 4 kg of weight per year.
• B) too variable to generalize because there is no common pattern of growth through this period.
• C) much faster and greater than from birth to age 2.
• D) that they add approximately 5-8 cm of height and 2.7 kg of weight per year.

Understand methods and tools for measuring and assessing body composition and nutritional status.

Describe the process of metabolism and its significance to bodily functions.

Understand dietary recommendations and guidelines for maintaining health.

Identify and describe common eating disorders and their characteristics.

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Z Score

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