Let’s stop to review what you’ve learned so far about development between the ages of 4 and 6. Decide whether each statement below is TRUE or FALSE.
A child playing quietly indoors needs just as many calories as a child climbing on playground equipment.
- True
- False
Physically active children need more energy from food than less active children.
Physically active children need more energy from food than less active children.
Between the ages of 4 and 6, a child typically grows 2 ½ to 3 inches taller each year.
- True
- False
Although individual growth varies, children typically grow 2 ½ to 3 inches each year from age 4 to age 6.
Although individual growth varies, children typically grow 2 ½ to 3 inches each year from age 4 to age 6.
By age 4, Jason should be able to ride a bicycle.
- True
- False
At age 4, Jason should be able to ride a tricycle well. Riding a bicycle is not expected until age 6.
At age 4, Jason should be able to ride a tricycle well. Riding a bicycle is not expected until age 6.
Poor nutrition in childhood can cause learning difficulties.
- True
- False
Poor nutrition can cause learning difficulties because children with inadequate diets tire and are distracted easily.
Poor nutrition can cause learning difficulties because children with inadequate diets tire and are distracted easily.
Many people are ambidextrous (able to use both hands equally well).
- True
- False
Most people have a hand preference; only a few people are ambidextrous.
Most people have a hand preference; only a few people are ambidextrous.
Between the ages of four and seven, children typically gain little “pot bellies.”
- True
- False
Between the ages of 4 and 7, children become straighter and slimmer. They typically lose the protruding abdomen (“pot belly”) of early childhood.
Between the ages of 4 and 7, children become straighter and slimmer. They typically lose the protruding abdomen (“pot belly”) of early childhood.
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