Question

Kimberly is 7 years old. She asks her mother to buy her clothes at the start of the new academic year. However, her mother tells her that she won't buy too many clothes now as Kimberly will grow them out soon. She expects Kimberly, on an average, to gain _____ pounds per year during middle and late childhood. Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer:

5 to 7

Explanation:

Middle and Late Childhood

This is said to occur between children of 7 and 12 years old. In this stage, years, children grow taller, heavier, stronger and has more physical skills and new cognitive skills. There are some changes to children's social and emotional lives in this stage as well as changes in parent and peer relationships.

The Physical development in middle and late childhood in terms of body and growth and change.

During this period of middle and late childhood, children develop slow, consistent growth. In elementary school years, it is said that children grow an average of 2 to 3 inches a year and gain about 5-7 pounds a year during middle and late childhood. Muscle mass and strength also increases in the children at this stage of growth.