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Infants reach approximately half their adult height by the time they are ______ years old.
Infants reach approximately half their adult height by the time they are ______ years old.
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During early childhood, children develop strength and ______.
During early childhood, children develop strength and ______.
coordination
Adolescents experience growth spurts and develop sexual ______ during puberty.
Adolescents experience growth spurts and develop sexual ______ during puberty.
characteristics
In middle adulthood, the aging process begins with some loss of strength and ______.
In middle adulthood, the aging process begins with some loss of strength and ______.
Older adults may experience a loss of ______ of up to a few centimeters.
Older adults may experience a loss of ______ of up to a few centimeters.
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Infant Growth (0-2 years)
Infant Growth (0-2 years)
Infants grow rapidly, reaching about half their adult height by age 2. Significant milestones like walking (around 1 year) and running (around 2 years) occur during this period.
Early Childhood Growth (3-8 years)
Early Childhood Growth (3-8 years)
Children continue growing steadily, developing strength and coordination during early childhood (ages 3-8).
Adolescent Growth Spurt
Adolescent Growth Spurt
Adolescents (9-18 years) experience rapid growth spurts and develop secondary sex characteristics during puberty.
Peak Physical Fitness (19-45)
Peak Physical Fitness (19-45)
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Aging Process (46+ years)
Aging Process (46+ years)
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Study Notes
Infancy (0-2 years)
- Infants grow rapidly, reaching about half their adult height by age 2.
- By one year old, most infants can walk.
- By age 2, infants can typically run.
Early Childhood (3-8 years)
- Children continue growing steadily during this period.
- Strength and coordination develop further.
Adolescence (9-18 years)
- Adolescents experience growth spurts.
- Puberty results in the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Early Adulthood (19-45 years)
- Young adults typically reach peak physical fitness.
Middle Adulthood (46-65 years)
- The aging process begins, leading to some loss of strength and stamina.
- Women experience menopause.
Later Adulthood (65+)
- The aging process continues, with a gradual decline in mobility.
- Adults may experience a loss of height (up to a few centimeters).
Principles of Growth
- Growth rates are not consistent throughout life.
- Different body parts grow at various rates and times.
- Growth rates vary between individuals.
- Boys generally grow taller than girls.
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