NUTR 2050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Lean Body Mass, Preadolescence, Motor Coordination
19 Dec 2016
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Middle childhood - between the ages of 5 to 10 years of age. Preadolescence - ages 9 to 11 for girls and ages 10 to 12 for boys. Girls develop quicker than boys which is why there is an age difference. Key for - preparation for the physical and emotional demands of the adolescent growth spurt. Interventions help prevent immediate and long-term health problems. Adequate nutrition associated with improved growth and performance. Achievement of self-effi(cid:272)a(cid:272)y the k(cid:374)owledge of what to do a(cid:374)d the a(cid:271)ility to do it. More independent, learning role in the family. Adequate nutrition associated with improved academic performance. Increases in muscular strength, motor coordination, and increased stamina overall. Boys generally have more lean tissue than girls. Adiposity rebound occurs at about age 6 years. In early childhood, body fat reached a minimum then increased in relation to the body"s preparation for adolescent growth spurt.
