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On average, how much do children grow per year in early childhood?
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2 - 3 inches
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What is the typical weight gain per year during early childhood?
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5 1/2 lbs.
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By age 6, children have achieved what percentage of their adult height?
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70%
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Ahmed is 6 years old. If he is average, what proportion of his adult weight is he?
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1/3
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During early childhood, body proportions change. Children's ________ and ________ become longer.
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chest and legs
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In early childhood, children's bones become
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thicker
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Boys and girls are physically very similar in early childhood EXCEPT
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boys have slightly more muscle, boys have thicker bones
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According to "A Professional Perspective," if children are picky eaters, their parents should
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not give in to everything the child wants
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The family nutrition counselor in "A Professional Perspective" recommends that during early childhood youngsters have
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3 meals a day plus 2 snacks
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Carlos is 4. What nutrients does he need to provide energy for muscle and brain activity and for body heat?
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carbohydrates
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