During the middle and late childhood years,children gain about 5 to 7 pounds a year.The weight increase is due mainly to increases in the

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The weight increase during middle and late childhood years is primarily due to growth in the skeletal and muscular systems, as well as increased organ size and blood volume, rather than an increase in baby fat or head circumference. Waist circumference may also increase with age, but to a lesser extent than overall weight gain.

During the Middle and Late Childhood Years,children Gain About 5