Which of the following statements is supported by research on secular trends?
A) The larger size of today's children is mostly due to a faster rate of physical development.
B) Age of first menstruation increased steadily from 1900 to 1970.
C) Secular trends are primarily observed in wealthy, industrialized nations.
D) Secular trends are larger for low-income children, who have poorer diets.

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Secular trends refer to the observable shifts in growth patterns and physical development over generations, often attributed to improvements in nutrition, healthcare, and overall living conditions. Research supports that today's children are larger in size partly due to a faster rate of physical development, among other factors like better nutrition and health care.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Secular