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During which period does the latent or quiescent period of growth occur?
During which period does the latent or quiescent period of growth occur?
What is the average yearly weight increase in children from 9 to 10 years old?
What is the average yearly weight increase in children from 9 to 10 years old?
What is the average yearly height increase in children until the growth spurt seen in puberty?
What is the average yearly height increase in children until the growth spurt seen in puberty?
What term is used for periods of no growth followed by growth spurts in individual children?
What term is used for periods of no growth followed by growth spurts in individual children?
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What is the term for excessive accumulation of body fat that usually occurs after the age of 5-6 years?
What is the term for excessive accumulation of body fat that usually occurs after the age of 5-6 years?
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Which period is often referred to as a time of significant growth in the social, cognitive, and emotional areas?
Which period is often referred to as a time of significant growth in the social, cognitive, and emotional areas?
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What changes significantly in the body proportions of young children after the first year?
What changes significantly in the body proportions of young children after the first year?
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What is the term used for the increase in body fatness in preparation for the pubertal growth spurt?
What is the term used for the increase in body fatness in preparation for the pubertal growth spurt?
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What provides estimates of body composition and is less commonly used in nutrition assessment?
What provides estimates of body composition and is less commonly used in nutrition assessment?
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At what age are the growth channels well established?
At what age are the growth channels well established?
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What changes parallel similar changes in appetite and food intake?
What changes parallel similar changes in appetite and food intake?
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What assessment involves the collection of anthropometric data?
What assessment involves the collection of anthropometric data?
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At what age do children experience the adiposity rebound?
At what age do children experience the adiposity rebound?
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What becomes increasingly apparent in sex differences in body composition?
What becomes increasingly apparent in sex differences in body composition?
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What creates more mature body proportions in young children?
What creates more mature body proportions in young children?
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Which measurements are plotted on the recommended growth charts?
Which measurements are plotted on the recommended growth charts?
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