The nurse is teaching a group of 10- to 12-year-old children about physical development during the school-age years. Which statement made by a participant, indicates the correct understanding of the teaching?

A) "My body weight will be almost triple in the next few years."
B) "I will grow an average of 2 inches per year from this point on."
C) "There are not that many physical differences among school-age children."
D) "I will have a gradual increase in fat, which may contribute to a heavier appearance."

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Dezmarie Ganuelas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  In middle childhood, growth in height and weight occurs at a slower pace. Between the ages of 6 and 12 years, children grow 2 inches per year. In middle childhood, children's weight will almost double; they gain 3 kg/year. At the end of middle childhood, girls grow taller and gain more weight than boys. Children take on a slimmer look with longer legs in middle childhood.

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