12 Questions
During middle childhood, how much does physical growth continue at a slow but steady pace in terms of height and weight?
About 5-8 cm per year in height and about 2.5-3 kg per year in weight
Which age group in the life span has the lowest body mass index (BMI)?
6- to 10-year-olds
At what age did boys in the nationally representative study of American children and adolescents grow stronger than girls?
After age 11
Which of the following statements about middle childhood is true?
Children in middle childhood can throw a ball twice as far as younger children.
What is the most likely reason for the increase in myopia in middle childhood?
Children reading, writing, and using computers.
What structural change in the ear contributes to the improvement in hearing during middle childhood?
The tube in the inner ear becomes longer and narrower.
Which of the following statements about the physical changes in middle childhood is true?
The average 10-year-old can throw a ball twice as far as the average 6-year-old.
What contributes to the increase in myopia in middle childhood?
Reading, writing, and using computers
What contributes to the improvement in hearing during middle childhood?
The tube in the inner ear becomes longer and narrower
During middle childhood, how much does physical growth continue at a slow but steady pace in terms of height and weight?
About 5-8 cm per year in height and about 2.5-3 kg per year in weight
What is the average body mass index (BMI) of 6- to 10-year-olds in middle childhood?
The lowest among all age groups in the life span
Which of the following statements about physical strength in middle childhood is true?
There is no difference in physical strength between boys and girls
Study Notes
Physical Growth in Middle Childhood
- Physical growth continues at a slow but steady pace in terms of height and weight during middle childhood.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
- The age group with the lowest body mass index (BMI) is 6- to 10-year-olds.
- The average BMI of 6- to 10-year-olds in middle childhood is unknown from the provided text.
Physical Strength
- Boys grow stronger than girls at around 10-11 years old.
- Boys' physical strength surpasses girls' at around 10-11 years old.
Vision
- The most likely reason for the increase in myopia (nearsightedness) in middle childhood is unknown from the provided text.
- Myopia increases in middle childhood due to unknown reasons.
Hearing
- A structural change in the ear contributes to the improvement in hearing during middle childhood.
- The improvement in hearing during middle childhood is due to a structural change in the ear.
Physical Changes
- Physical strength increases in middle childhood.
- Physical growth continues at a slow but steady pace in terms of height and weight during middle childhood.
Test your knowledge on the physical development of children during middle childhood. Explore topics such as strength, running ability, and dental changes during this age range.
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