WorksheetsPhysical Development of a Preschooler
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A preschooler grows much faster than a toddler.
True
False
A preschooler's digestive tract is maturing and can easily become irritated by certain foods.
True
False
During this time, the preschoolers body proportions change and organ systems mature.
True
False
On average, who is shorter?
Boys
Girls
Typically during this period of growth, preschoolers grow steadily at about ____ inches to ____ inches each year.
1 to 2
3.5 to 4
2.5 to 3
1.5 to 3
What percentage of weight gain is due to muscle development?
25
50
75
100
How many pounds do preschoolers gain per year?
1-3
3-5
5-6
Why does the trunk of a preschooler grow?
Helps them look older
Helps them balance
Allows more room for interal organs
Allows them to look more like an adult
What does the word ossify mean?
Soft
Chewy
Hard
Crunchy
What are deciduous teeth?
Adult teeth
Baby teeth
Molars
Canines
Malnutrition can be harmful to the bones and teeth during development.
True
False
Heart rate..
Speeds up
Slows down
Blood pressure
Increases
Decreases
Breathing
Slows
Speeds up
Shallow
Deeper
Who loses baby fat more quickly?
Boys
Girls
