Child Development and Pedagogy · Physical Growth
In late childhood, why do most children appear visibly taller and thinner?
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- 1A temporary reduction in bone density makes them look lean.
- 2The extremities (hands and legs) grow more rapidly in length compared to the torso.✓
- 3They become highly susceptible to chronic metabolic diseases.
- 4They generally stop eating a balanced diet.
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The extremities (hands and legs) grow more rapidly in length compared to the torso.
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