Growth and development in children is determined by which of the following factors?
A) Nutritional status
B) Parental and/or caregiver factors
C) Presence of disease
D) Environmental factors
E) All of the above

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Growth refers to measurable changes, such as height and weight. The first determinant of these physical characteristics is the genetics inherited from the parents; however, a child's growth can be influenced by many factors, including nutritional status, environmental factors, and the presence of disease. Development encompasses qualitative maturation in motor, mental, social, and language skills. A child's development is determined by a combination of prenatal, environmental, and caregiver factors.

Growth and Development in Children Is Determined by Which of the Following