As long as negative environmental influences such as poor nutrition or illness are not severe,
A) children and adolescents typically show catch-up growth once conditions improve.
B) adopted children typically reach a height closer to their adoptive than biological parents' heights.
C) body weight is more acutely influenced by eating habits rather than heredity.
D) height and rate of physical growth are largely determined by the environment.

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Catch-up growth refers to the accelerated growth that occurs when a child or adolescent experiences a period of growth delay due to poor nutrition or illness. Once the negative environmental influences are removed or improved, catch-up growth typically occurs, allowing the individual to eventually reach their genetic height potential.

As Long as Negative Environmental Influences Such as Poor Nutrition