Chapter 13 Study Guide

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

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

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• False

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

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• False

Children generally begin losing their primary teeth at about age four.

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• False

Many children use thumb sucking as a way to reduce stress

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Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel.

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• False

Gross motor skills require the use of small muscle groups.

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While eating nutritious foods can improve a child's physical development, it has little effect on intellectual development.

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• False

The amount of food children should eat depends on their weight and activity level.

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• False

Most experts agree that children should be encouraged to use their right hands.

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• False