Health and Wellness in Children and Adolescents
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Health and Wellness in Children and Adolescents

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In which part of the brain does language development peak at 14 years old?

Temporal lobe

What is the consequence of being overweight and obese in children?

Health, social-emotional, and academic problems

What is the ability to understand the relationship between whole and part known as?

Class Inclusion

What is the primary factor that influences selective attention in children?

<p>Neurological maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many inches of height growth can be expected per year in children?

<p>2-3 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability to make judgments about cause and effect?

<p>Causality</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the prefrontal cortex in children?

<p>Planning, judgment, and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are girls more likely to be overweight or obese?

<p>They have more fat tissue than boys</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indicator of poor sleep quality in children?

<p>Snoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the decrease in gray matter volume in late childhood?

<p>Increase in white matter volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age at which gray matter volume peaks in the frontal lobe?

<p>11 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of decreased sleep quality and daytime sleepiness?

<p>Affected academic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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