in middle child, both genders gain __ to __ pounds a year - 5-7
middle child - 5-12 years old
middle child years are the only time during lifespan when girls are on average,
___ than boys - taller
in this part of childhood, baby fat ___ - disappears
in middle childhood, bodies become more ___ and strength increase - muscular
children the same age can be __ to __ inches apart in height - 6-7
females have more __ tissue - adipose
,girls usually begin __ before boys
-timing for girls is correlated with percentage of body fat - puberty
Calorie requirements - 1000 calories + 100 cal / year
up to 20% above ideal weight for height - overweight
20% or more above the ideal weight for height - obesity
promotes physical and cognitive development - adequate nutrition
while overnutrition and a sedentary lifestyle may lead to - obesity
between _ to _ years old, rate of injury increases - 5-14
most frequent source of fatal injury is - automobile accidents
there a gender differences in gross motor skills - false
little or no difference when equal participation in exercise - true
__ to __ year olds can tie their shoes and fasten buttons - 6-7
, __ year olds can use each hand independently - 8
___ and ___ year olds can manipulation objects almost as much capability as they
will show in adulthoof - 11-12
Influenced by increase in amount of myelin --> speeds up electrical impulses
between neurons - fine motor development
among the diseases that have shown a significant increase in prevalence over the
last several decades. - asthma
until the age ___, accidents will be the primary cause of death - 35
___ more apt to be injured - boys
_% of preteen suffer from depression - 5
___% of children from 9 to 17 experience an anxiety disorder - 13
a learning disability marked by inattention, impulsiveness, a low tolerance for
frustration, and generally a great deal of inappropriate activity. - ADHD
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