Exam 1: Childrens Well-Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It

Why should vigorous physical activity be a regular part of children's daily routine?

Norms are skills that children should be able to demonstrate by a specific age.

Why are fears and nightmares more common during the preschool years?

How does having health insurance contribute to children's well­being?

The most important reason for including health education in children's early education curriculum is to:

Describe how heredity influences health.

The concept of gender identity begins to emerge around age to years.

The current definition of health emphasizes the:

A child's nutritional status affects:

Why is it important to be aware of children's social­emotional well­being?

The (CHIP) program makes low-cost health insurance available to income-eligible families:

A person's health is determined by a combination of and environmental factors.

Children's social­emotional competence can have a direct effect on their state of physical well­being.

Repeated failure and frustration can lead to a sense of poor .

What health risks are associated with premature birth?

What positive effects can stress have on children's development?

Children are confronted with a multitude of challenges as they grow up. Explain why some children are able to overcome chronic adversity while others fall victims to its effects. What skills appear to make some children more resilient and how can teachers and families foster these qualities?

Inadequate or unpredictable access to a healthy diet is called __________________.

During the first six months, an infant can be expected to grow as much as one inch in length per month.

The leading cause of death among young children is due to: