Body Growth
How many times is the height of a 2 year old to their height at birth?
1.75x
What percent of total brain mass is grown by age 1?
25%
What is the difference between gross and fine motor movements?
Gross movements are larger and require proportionate muscles or fine movements are smaller and require proprtionate muscles.
What are the 2 important aspects about good nutrition?
Quality and Quantity
What order does the Proximodistal Trend follow?
Head and chest --> Arms and Legs --Hands and Feet
What is Pruning?
Synapes are put to sleep AND reused for future development
What do the gross motor and fine motor skills have in common?
They are both executed by the Motor Cortex.
What is the recommended calorie per pound ratio
35-50cal/lb
What is "Baby Fat"
Extra fat in babies useful for insulation and energy
What is a Synapse?
A connection between neurons through which they transmit electric/chemical signals
At what age does the average child start walking alone?
11 months AND 3 weeks
What are 2 benefits of breastfeeding?
Nutritional, Passive Immunization (Disease Protection)