Which of the Following Statements About Body Growth in Early

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about body growth in early childhood is true?

A) On average, children add 1 to 2 inches in height and about 3 pounds in weight each year.
B) Children add "baby fat" and gradually become heavier and more muscular.
C) By age 5, children become more top-heavy, bowlegged, and potbellied.
D) The rapid increase in body size of the first two years tapers off into a slower growth pattern.