Growth and Nutrition
Piaget's Theory
100

How much does a child grow each year?

About 3 inches

100

Playing ___ is a favorite activity at this age.

Pretend

200

How much does a child gain in weight each year?

4-5 pounds

200

What is the second stage of cognitive development?

Preoperational Stage

300

True or False?
1 in 5 American children between the ages of 2 and 5 are overweight or obese.

True

300

The belief that inanimate objects are capable of actions and have lifelike qualities.

Animism

400
True or False?

Children never go through appetite reduction.

False

400

Piaget's ___ Task

Mountain

500

What do you call a child that shows trouble trying new foods?

A picky eater
500

True or False?
Young children enjoy pretending to play school.

True

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