Brain Development
The percentage that the brain increases by during middle childhood.
What is 10 percent?
The most common chronic disease in middle childhood.
What is asthma?
An especially important time for fostering healthy lifestyles due to children becoming more independent, gaining stronger thinking skills, and developing a self-concept tied to health and well-being.
What is middle childhood?
Act it out!
One factor that contributes to childhood obesity.
What is physical activity?
Known as the "executive" of the brain.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
The age range at which family meals typically drops.
What is 9-14 years old?
Most efforts to teach health to school aged children has ______ impact on behavior.
What is "little"?
Challenge! - Pat your head and rub your belly.
The part of the brain that coordinates communication between the two hemispheres.
What is the corpus callosum?
One type of brain tissue consisting largely of myelinated nerve fibers.
What is white matter?
Children who eat dinner with their families tend to eat more of these four food groups.
What are fruits, veggies, grains, and milk products?
One of the upcoming physical changes that older children need to learn about at this phase.
What is puberty, reproduction, or the risks of early sexual activity?
Close your eyes!
Task 1: Point to your nose
Task 2: Trace a star in the air
The area of the brain that supports spacial abilities.
What are the parietal lobes?
The process of reducing unused synapses, improving efficiency in brain functioning and information processing.
What is synaptic pruning?
Slightly lower IQs, delayed physical growth, and impaired motor coordination are some examples of the effects of this problem.
What are nutritional deficits?
The three ways mentioned to foster healthy lifestyle choices in school aged children.
What is "reduce hazards, involve parents, and model and reinforce healthy choices"?