10 Questions
What is the main difference between growth and development?
Growth involves an increase in size, while development involves maturation of systems and achievement of skills.
Which factor does NOT affect growth and development according to the text?
Excessive emotional support
What is a common consequence of overnutrition according to the text?
Obesity
Which disorder is mentioned as a cause of retarded growth in the text?
Hypothyroidism
By what age does an infant triple its birth weight according to the text?
12 months
What is the average weight gain per year during the early school years (1-6 years)?
3 Kg
What formula can be used to calculate the average height of a child between 3-12 years old?
(age (yr)x6) + 77
What is the significance of measuring head circumference according to the text?
Provides early warning signs of potential medical problems
What may rapid head circumference growth in infants indicate according to the text?
Hydrocephalus
What does 'failure-to-thrive' commonly mean according to the text?
Being below the third to fifth percentile for weight
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