Child Growth and Development Questions and Answers | 100% Correct Answer | Grade A

growth during toddler and preschool years is ___________ (faster/slower) than in infancy Ans: Slower normal average weight gain for 1-3 year old Ans: 4-6lbs/yr normal average weight gain for 3-5 year old Ans: 4-6lbs/yr normal average weight gain for 7 year old Ans: 4.4lbs/yr normal average weight gain for 10 year old Ans: 8.8lbs/yr T or F: the rate of linear growth declines as a child moves from toddler to preschooler to school-age Ans: True _________ and ________ factors have a greater impact on stature than nutrition Ans: Genetic, medical growth chart used for a child from birth to 24 mo; based on breastfed babies in 6 countries Ans: WHO growth chart used for children 2yrs to 20yrs; based on NHANES data Ans: CDC chart used to determine if a child is overweight, normal weight, or underweight Ans: BMI char