01:830:331 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Overconsumption, Saturated Fat, Cerebral Cortex
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Grow rapidly between 3 and 6 but less quickly than in infancy or toddlerhood. At 3 y/o: abdominal muscles develop toddler potbelly tightening, trunk arms and legs grow longer, proportions steadily become more adult like. Boys are a little taller, heavier, and have more muscle per pound of body weight vs. girls have more fatty tissue. Cartilage turns into bone @ a faster rate bones become harder child gets a firmer shape and protects internal organs. Changes promote the development of a wide range of motor skills. Increased capacities of the respiratory and circulatory systems build physical stamina along with the developing immune system keep kids healthier. Sleep patterns change throughout growing up years. In other cultures the timing of sleep may vary. Bedtime may bring on a form of separation anxiety. About of preschoolers actively resist going to bed, and more than awake at least once each night. Regular consistent sleep routines can help minimize bedtime issues.