PSYC 2103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Cockroach, Gut Flora, Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children
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Average 7-11 year old gains 2 inches and 5lbs per year. They are neither too heavy or too thin. Children master all motor skills that don"t require an adult body. Asthma chronic respiratory disease that causes wheezing and shortness of breath that is often triggered by something. Hygeine hypothesis is to blame for current state of allergies. From peanuts to cockroach droppings (that trigger asthma). A hypothesis that states that a lack of early childhood exposure to infectious agents, symbiotic microorganisms (such as the gut flora or probiotics), and parasites increases susceptibility to allergic diseases by suppressing the natural development of the immune system. Obesity= eat too much + exercise too little. Bmi body mass index ratio of weight to height. Overweight adult bmi 25-29 child 85% rating -94% rating. Obese adult bmi 30+ child 95% or above rating. Better overall health, healthier weight, appreciation of cooperation and fair play, improved problem solving, and respect for others.
