Question 1

It is common for children ages 6 to 12 to have which of the following physical changes?

Accepted Answer

Children ages 6 to 12 typically experience a shift in body composition, becoming less stocky and more slender as their body fat percentage decreases and their muscle mass increases. This is due in part to increased physical activity and the continued development of their skeletal and muscular systems.

Question 2

Recent research (Currie,2009)found that the association between fast food restaurants,schools,and child obesity levels was related to

Accepted Answer

The research by Currie (2009) found that the proximity or distance of fast food restaurants to schools was a significant factor in the association with child obesity levels.

Question 3

Logan is 8 years old.By the time she is 9,she has gained three inches in height and four pounds in weight.This is

Accepted Answer

It is normal for children to experience individual differences in height and weight during middle childhood. A gain of three inches in height and four pounds in weight is within the typical range during this period of development.

Question 4

What happens to the height of children in middle childhood?

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During middle childhood, both girls and boys grow about two inches in height per year, which is slower than during infancy and early childhood but still significant. Boys and girls grow at a similar rate during this time, so there is no significant difference in growth between genders.

Question 5

The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)found that having a fast food restaurant within one-tenth of a mile from a school increased child obesity rates by

Accepted Answer

The NBER study found that having a fast food restaurant within one-tenth of a mile from a school increased child obesity rates by 5.2%.

Question 6

Most 3-year-olds are within eight to ten pounds of each other in terms of weight.By the age of 10,children's weights

Accepted Answer

By the age of 10, children's weights can vary by 30-35 pounds. This is a significant difference compared to when they were 3 years old, where most were only within eight to ten pounds of each other.

Question 7

Danielle is losing her primary teeth and her permanent teeth are growing in.Her permanent teeth look too large for her face.What is happening?

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The permanent teeth grow in at full size, after which the facial bones will grow and catch up to accommodate them. It is normal for the new teeth to look too large for a period of time. Option A is incorrect because the teeth will not continue to grow after they emerge from the gums. Option C is incorrect because the widening and lengthening of facial bones referenced would not be caused by the teeth. Option D is incorrect because braces are typically used to correct misalignment or overcrowding, not to address the size of the teeth.

Question 8

Food offered to children in schools tends to be

Accepted Answer

School food often does not align well with recommended dietary guidelines and tends to be high in sugar, animal fats, and salt, reflecting cost and convenience considerations rather than optimal nutritional standards.

Question 9

Shelby is 6 years old.During middle childhood,her physical growth will most likely

Accepted Answer

During middle childhood, physical growth is typically steady until the adolescent growth spurt, which occurs around age 11 for girls and age 13 for boys. Shelby's physical growth will most likely follow this pattern.

Question 10

The average 7- to 10-year-old requires _______ calories per day.

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Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that on average, boys tend to be taller and heavier than girls until approximately age 9 or 10, after which girls may experience a growth spurt earlier than boys.

Question 12

What is the average weight gain per year for children ages 6 to 12?

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Question 13

Brain development in early childhood is characterized by a

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Question 14

Niko is an average 7-year-old.He will need to eat ______ he did when he was 5 years old.

Accepted Answer

As children grow and develop, they require more nutrients and energy to support their growth and activities. Therefore, Niko will need to eat more than he did when he was 5 years old.

Question 15

The "growing pains" that some children report in middle childhood

Accepted Answer

Growing pains are caused by the muscles adjusting to a growing skeleton, rather than by vitamin deficiencies or only affecting those who will be very tall. While some argue that growing pains are a myth, the experiences reported by children suggest otherwise.

Question 16

Middle-class African-American mothers encouraged the physical activity of their daughters and limited their consumption of snack foods and sugary carbonated beverages.Mothers who lived at the poverty line

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The passage states that mothers who lived at the poverty line were more likely to feed their daughters diets high in fats and fast foods.

Question 17

Gains in height and weight _______ during middle childhood.

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Question 18

Research in neuroscience indicates that in middle childhood,

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Research in neuroscience indicates that the frontal part of the brain undergoes dramatic development during middle childhood. This includes the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and working memory. While the brain undergoes significant growth throughout childhood, middle childhood is not the period of most dramatic growth. The parietal lobe is also important for sensory processing but does not show the most dramatic gains in development during middle childhood. While there may be some individual variation in brain maturation, research suggests that there are general patterns of development that can be observed.

Question 19

Over the past few decades,food portions have

Accepted Answer

Over the past few decades, food portions have become larger, particularly at fast food restaurants. This trend has been linked to the rise in obesity rates as larger portions often contain more calories than people need.

Question 20

Two studies of African-American mothers and daughters (Miklos et al.,2004; Thompson et al.,2003)found a relationship between nutrition and

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Quiz 11: Middle Childhood: Physical Development