FRHD 1010 Chapter 7: FRHD*1010 Chapter 7.docx
23 Oct 2013
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Chapter 7: middle childhood - body & mind. Middle childhood: the period between childhood & early adolescence, approximately age 6-11. Genes protect children who have already survived the hazards of birth & early childhood. School-aged kids growth is slow & steady. Immunization has reduced deaths dramatically & throughout childhood lethal accidents & fatal illnesses are far less common than years ago. Metter medial care has meant fewer kids get chronic conditions such as hearing impairments & anemia. Children have better habits than they did generations ago such as washing hands regularly. Establishing good health habits before adolescence is crucial. Loss of self esteem (if mean teammates/coaches) Many children have at least 1 chronic condition that might get in way of school, play or friends. Childhood obesity: having a bmi above the 95th percentile according to us center for disease control. Bmi: a person"s weight in kg divided by the person"s height in meters.
