Body Basics
What is Physical Growth
Measurable changes in the body as a child develops.
What inherited factor can influence a child’s height?
Genes, or genetics.
What do children need from food for normal growth?
Enough energy and nutrients.
How can family and home conditions affect a child’s growth?
They can affect the child’s opportunities for healthy growth.
What gives the body time to rest and recover?
Enough sleep.
What two measurements show how tall and how heavy a child is?
Height and weight.
What helps control normal growth and physical development?
Hormones.
Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissues?
Protein.
What kind of environment helps children develop well?
A safe, supportive environment.
What helps develop muscles, bones, and coordination?
Physical activity.
Besides height and weight, what are two other things that change as children grow?
Bones and muscles.
What is biological maturation?
The process of reaching different stages of physical development.
Which mineral and vitamin support healthy bones and teeth?
Calcium and vitamin D.
How can family income affect a child’s opportunities for healthy growth?
It can affect access to nutritious food, healthcare, and safe housing.
How can ongoing or serious illness affect a child?
It can sometimes affect growth.
Do all children grow at exactly the same rate?
No. Children grow at different rates.
What are three things that inherited genes can influence?
Height, body build, and growth patterns.
Why is iron important for children?
It supports healthy blood and normal energy.
Besides family and home conditions, what are two environmental influences on development?
Community resources and cultural practices.
What four habits support growth in the presentation’s example?
Eating balanced meals, getting enough sleep, being physically active, and receiving regular healthcare.
What two major influences work together to affect physical growth?
Biology and the environment
Why can children reach stages of physical development at different times?
They mature at different rates.
How can poor nutrition over time affect a child’s growth?
It can interfere with healthy growth.
What are three things that income can affect a family’s access to?
Nutritious food, healthcare, and safe housing.
Why is it important to consider nutrition, health, sleep, and living conditions along with genes?
Genes provide part of a child’s growth potential, while the other factors can support or affect that potential.