Principles of growth
Health and Wellness Factors Influencing Child Development
100

Girls enter puberty at age

8-13

100

Child care facilities must have

What is a food and nutrition policy 

200

Boys enter puberty at age

10-15

200

Talk to parents about their child's

What is food preferences and any food allergies 

300

How does growth proceed

top downward and from the center outward

300

Be sure to allow plenty of time in the daily schedule for

what is indoor and outdoor physical activities 

400

Ensure an appropriate environent is available that can

accommodate physical play and activities 

500

Informing parents daily about the 

foods and snacks their child ate