chapter 10 Flashcards
1
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Children grow
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2 inches and gain 5-7 ibs per year
2
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brain reaches
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95% of its adult size by age 7
3
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Frontal lobes
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mature by age 10-12
4
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Middle childhood
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typically spans from ages 6 to 12
5
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Pruning
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unused connections are removed
6
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Myelination
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increases speed and efficiency of brain function
7
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Nutrition and food
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Balanced diets support learning and physical growth.
Processed foods linked to poor health outcomes.
20% of U.S. households with children are food insecure.
8
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Childhood obesity
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Causes: Overeating, sedentary behavior, poor diet.
consequences: Risk of diabetes, heart disease, depression.
9
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Organize sports
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Benefits: teamwork discipline, improved, academics, and mental health
Drawbacks: competitive stress, access limitations
