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1
Children from the ages 6-11 generally gain about _____.
A)1–2 lbs per year
B)3–4 lbs per year
C)Double their weight in that period
D)9–12 lbs per year
2
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding children during middle childhood?
A)They grow 4 – 5 inches per year.
B)Growth is more rapid than it was in early childhood.
C)African-American children grow faster than white children.
D)Mexican-American girls have a lower percentage of body fat than white girls.
3
On average, school children need approximately _____ calories every day.
A)1,600
B)2,000
C)2,400
D)2,800
4
Much of the improvement in children's dental health is attributed to:
A)the use of adhesive sealants.
B)changes in diet.
C)changes in parent attitudes.
D)the number of trained dental professionals.
5
Which of the following is FALSE in regard to overweight children in the United States?
A)The number of overweight children has increased in all ethnic groups.
B)Girls are more likely to be overweight than boys.
C)The number of overweight children is highest among Mexican Americans.
D)The number of overweight children is lowest among non-Hispanic white children.
6
Which of the following is FALSE in regard to chronically obese children?
A)They miss more school than their peers.
B)They are at risk for behavior problems.
C)They rate their quality of life positively.
D)They commonly have medical problems.
7
At age six, girls:
A)can throw a small ball 40 feet.
B)are superior to boys in forceful, less complex acts.
C)can run 17 feet per second.
D)favor games that include verbal expression.
8
Research has found that the more time children spend watching TV, the more likely they are to:
A)get too much sleep.
B)fall asleep early.
C)feel anxious at bedtime.
D)wake up late.
9
Which of the following is FALSE in regard to stuttering?
A)It is more common in boys.
B)It is a lifelong condition.
C)It runs in families.
D)It is an involuntary behavior.
10
Asthma is:
A)not allergy based.
B)more common in girls than boys.
C)widely regarded as a neurological condition.
D)more common in middle-class families than in lower-income families.





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