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During middle childhood, how much does physical growth continue at a slow but steady pace in terms of height and weight?
During middle childhood, how much does physical growth continue at a slow but steady pace in terms of height and weight?
- About 3-5 cm per year in height and about 1.5-2 kg per year in weight
- About 10-12 cm per year in height and about 4-5 kg per year in weight
- About 5-8 cm per year in height and about 2.5-3 kg per year in weight (correct)
- About 2-4 cm per year in height and about 1-2 kg per year in weight
Which age group in the life span has the lowest body mass index (BMI)?
Which age group in the life span has the lowest body mass index (BMI)?
- 6- to 10-year-olds (correct)
- 16- to 20-year-olds
- 21- to 25-year-olds
- 11- to 15-year-olds
At what age did boys in the nationally representative study of American children and adolescents grow stronger than girls?
At what age did boys in the nationally representative study of American children and adolescents grow stronger than girls?
- After age 11 (correct)
- After age 9
- After age 10
- After age 8
Which of the following statements about middle childhood is true?
Which of the following statements about middle childhood is true?
What is the most likely reason for the increase in myopia in middle childhood?
What is the most likely reason for the increase in myopia in middle childhood?
What structural change in the ear contributes to the improvement in hearing during middle childhood?
What structural change in the ear contributes to the improvement in hearing during middle childhood?
Which of the following statements about the physical changes in middle childhood is true?
Which of the following statements about the physical changes in middle childhood is true?
What contributes to the increase in myopia in middle childhood?
What contributes to the increase in myopia in middle childhood?
What contributes to the improvement in hearing during middle childhood?
What contributes to the improvement in hearing during middle childhood?
During middle childhood, how much does physical growth continue at a slow but steady pace in terms of height and weight?
During middle childhood, how much does physical growth continue at a slow but steady pace in terms of height and weight?
What is the average body mass index (BMI) of 6- to 10-year-olds in middle childhood?
What is the average body mass index (BMI) of 6- to 10-year-olds in middle childhood?
Which of the following statements about physical strength in middle childhood is true?
Which of the following statements about physical strength in middle childhood is true?
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.
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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.
