Chapter 9: Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Question 1

What age is considered middle childhood?

Answer 1

age 7-12

Question 2

How much do children grow until their adolescent growth spurt?

Answer 2

5cm per year

Question 3

What is the average weight gain between age 6-12?

Answer 3

2.25 to 3 kg per year

Question 4

The average child’s body weight _________ during middle childhood.

Answer 4

doubles

Question 5

According to Canada food guide children age 6-7 years old need __________ calories per day if they are inactive

Answer 5

1400

Question 6

The average 8-10 year old needs ________ calories per day

Answer 6

1600

Question 7

“Healthy choices” according to Canada’s food guide:

Answer 7

-fruits and veggies
-fish
-poultry
-whole grains
-limited fat, sugar, starch intake

Question 8

________ begin their adolescent growth spurt before ______ and surpass them in height and weight until about age 13-14

Answer 8

girls; boys

Question 9

___% of children age 5-17 are overweight

Answer 9

30%

Question 10

Most overweight children…

Answer 10

become overweight adults

Question 11

Obesity in childhood is linked to:

Answer 11

-insulin resistance
-T2DM
-hypertension
-asthma
-poor emotional health
-diminished social well being

Question 12

Sedentary behaviour

Answer 12

behaviour that involves little physical movement and low energy use

Question 13

Screen time suggested limit:

Answer 13

<2 hrs per day

Question 14

Can obesity be genetic?

Answer 14

yes, some people have a tendency to turn extra calories into fat where others burn them