What is one reason the United States lags behind many other Western nations in compliance with childhood immunizations?

Which statement about otitis media is true?

Children who were malnourished in their early years are at ________ risk for excessive weight gain, in part because ________.

Jesi, age 3, is asked to draw a cylinder. Based on her age, she will probably draw ________.

In developing countries, widespread __________, resulting from unsafe water and contaminated foods, leads to growth stunting and hundreds of thousands of childhood deaths each year.

Without medical intervention, children who suffer from __________ reach an average mature height of only 4 to 4½ feet.

Which statement is supported by research on school recess?

Sophia’s parents will not allow her to eat any sugary foods. This practice will most likely ________.

The most effective interventions for childhood obesity are ________.

As children’s bodies become more streamlined and less top-heavy, ________.