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Refers to the addition or increase in structure or a change in quantity. This is a quantitative or (numerical) change.
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Growth
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Refers to an increase complexity or specificity related to functioning. Qualitative or (quality) change.
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Development
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What are the three factors that influence growth and development?
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Physical
Behavioral Environmental |
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An infant develops (such as myelenation) in which direction?
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From head to foot
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A newborn's physical response to stimulation is determined by what type of movements?
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Differentiated specific movements
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What are the two most important determinants of height and weight?
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Genetic inheritance
Nutrition |
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At what age do the anterior and posterior fontanels close?
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Anterior- Around age 2
Posterior- Within 2 months of age |
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When assessing a BMI chart, in what percentile ranges does a child fall in for "At Risk", "Obesity", and "Underweight"?
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At risk- 85-95%
Obesity- Greater than 95% Underweight- Less than 85% |
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Normal height and weight percentages fall between which two numbers on the growth chart?
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Between the 5 and 95 percentiles
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When assessing growth charts, how many standard deviations should be crossed before we become concerned about the child's height or weight?
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2 standard deviations on the growth chart
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By what age does a child's weight double?
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4-7 months of age
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By what age does a child's weight triple?
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1 year of age
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By what age does a child's weight quadruple?
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2 1/2 years of age
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The optimal functioning of the body and it's organ systems
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Body physiology
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Which organ system is vital for proper growth and development and optimal functioning of the body?
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Respiratory system- You need oxygen for optimum growth!
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