Ch. 13 The Developing Child - Physical Development

One reason four- to six-year-olds are so active is because they are constantly practicing their motor skills.

One common cause of poor nutrition in the United States is eating too much high-calorie, high-fat food from fast-food restaurants.

Many children use thumb sucking as a way to reduce stress.

Gross motor skills require the use of small muscle groups.

Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel.

. In the United States, the number of overweight children has been rising in recent years.

A neurological disorder that permanently affects body movement and muscle coordination is called (a)   .

Cutting with scissors and tying shoe laces are both (a)   motor skills.

If Marcus can use both his right and left hands equally well, Marcus is (a)   .

Four- to six-year-old girls tend to be slightly heavier and taller than boys of this age.