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.

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The rapid increase in body size during the first two years tapers off into a slower growth pattern. The average height gain each year is about 2-3 inches, and the average weight gain is about 4-6 pounds. Children generally become leaner and more proportionate as they grow, rather than top-heavy, bowlegged, or potbellied.

Which of the Following Statements About Body Growth in Early