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What is the main difference between growth and development?
What is the main difference between growth and development?
- Growth focuses on emotional development, while development focuses on physical changes.
- Growth and development are interchangeable terms in this context.
- Growth involves an increase in size, while development involves maturation of systems and achievement of skills. (correct)
- Growth involves maturation of systems, while development involves an increase in size.
Which factor does NOT affect growth and development according to the text?
Which factor does NOT affect growth and development according to the text?
- Nutritional factors
- Emotional deprivation
- Excessive emotional support (correct)
- Genetic factors
What is a common consequence of overnutrition according to the text?
What is a common consequence of overnutrition according to the text?
- Chronic diarrhea
- Chronic asthma
- Obesity (correct)
- Hypothyroidism
Which disorder is mentioned as a cause of retarded growth in the text?
Which disorder is mentioned as a cause of retarded growth in the text?
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By what age does an infant triple its birth weight according to the text?
By what age does an infant triple its birth weight according to the text?
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What is the average weight gain per year during the early school years (1-6 years)?
What is the average weight gain per year during the early school years (1-6 years)?
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What formula can be used to calculate the average height of a child between 3-12 years old?
What formula can be used to calculate the average height of a child between 3-12 years old?
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What is the significance of measuring head circumference according to the text?
What is the significance of measuring head circumference according to the text?
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What may rapid head circumference growth in infants indicate according to the text?
What may rapid head circumference growth in infants indicate according to the text?
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What does 'failure-to-thrive' commonly mean according to the text?
What does 'failure-to-thrive' commonly mean according to the text?
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