Which of the following describes changes in motor skills in children ages 4 to 6?

All motor skills improve significantly.

Which is NOT an appropriate expectation for children who are four to six years old?

sorting their clothes for washing

How might a four-year-old practice fine-motor skills?

Cutting on a line with scissors.

Because group identification is important to five-year-olds, they _____________.

want to wear clothes like those of their friends

The hard outer coating of teeth.

What does the term "ambidextrous" mean?

The ability to use both hands with equal skill.

What does persuade mean?

To convince; to make somebody believe something.

Researchers recommend that preschoolers eat ________.

three small meals and two snacks per day

Which of the following is a way that adults can encourage good eating habits?

By eating nutritious foods themselves.

What does "group identification" mean?

A feeling of belonging with others.

The most common cause of poor nutrition is ___________.

not understanding the basics of good nutrition

What does dexterity mean?

Skillful use of the hands and fingers

A substance that strengthens the enamel of teeth.

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1
Which of the following describes changes in motor skills in children ages 4 to 6?
Fine motor skills are more developed than gross motor skills
Gross motor skills are more developed than fine motor skills
Motor skills do not change significantly during this age.
All motor skills improve significantly.
2
There are ____ many primary teeth and ____ many permanent teeth.
20, 30
20, 24
30, 36
20, 32
3
Which is NOT an appropriate expectation for children who are four to six years old?
hanging up their clothes
placing dirty clothes in an appropriate place
sorting their clothes for washing
folding their clothes
4
How might a four-year-old practice fine-motor skills?
By jumping rope.
By writing words.
Cutting on a line with scissors.
By hopping on one foot.
5
Because group identification is important to five-year-olds, they _____________.
should not be allowed to choose the clothes they wear
want to dress like their parents
want to wear clothes of sports teams
want to wear clothes like those of their friends
6
At what age might thumb sucking cause a dental problem?
Age Two
Age Four
Age Six
At Birth
7
Children who have poor nutrition _________________.
will have more cavities than other children
are always overweight or underweight
are less resistant to illness
will need to take vitamins
8
What is enamel?
The hard outer coating of teeth.
The ability to use both hands with equal skill.
Teeth that will not be naturally replaced with another set.
To weaken or diminish.
9
Preschoolers who are very active need ___________ than those who are less active.
more fats, sugar, and carbohydrates
more food
the same amount of food
less food
10
What does the term "ambidextrous" mean?
The skillful use of hands and fingers.
The ability to use both hands with equal skill.
A substance that strengthens the enamel of teeth.
The hard, outer coating of teeth.
11
The first permanent teeth to appear are __________.
the bottom front teeth
wisdom teeth
the molars
the top front teeth
12
What does persuade mean?
To convince; to make somebody believe something.
To weaken or diminish
Straight in an upright position
The ability to use both hands with equal skill.
13
Which of the following is the most common cause of injury to children?
Climbing equipment
Swings
Slides
Bicycles
14
Teeth that will not be naturally replaced by another set refer to _________.
Permanent Teeth
Primary Teeth
Molars
Wisdom Teeth
15
Researchers recommend that preschoolers eat ________.
three small meals and two snacks per day
as much as they want
three large meals per day
two small meals and three snacks per day
16
Which of the following is a way that adults can encourage good eating habits?
By making the child eat all food served.
By limiting the food a child is allowed to eat.
By using food as a reward.
By eating nutritious foods themselves.
17
What does "group identification" mean?
To weaken or diminish.
A feeling of belonging with others.
Straight; in an upright position.
Straight; in an upright position.
18
Between four and six years of age, children's posture ______.
becomes more curved
becomes more slouchy
does not change
becomes more erect
19
The most common cause of poor nutrition is ___________.
avoiding convenience foods
eating foods that are low in salt and fats
not having enough money to buy nutritious food
not understanding the basics of good nutrition
20
What does dexterity mean?
Skillful use of the hands and fingers
Straight in an upright position
A feeling of belonging with others
To weaken or diminish
21
How much sleep do four- to six-year-olds need each night?
Ten to Twelve Hours
Fourteen to Fifteen Hours
Five to Six Hours
Eight to Nine Hours
22
What age do most children consistently use either their right or left hand for most activities?
One
Four
Three
Six
23
What does undermine mean?
To convince; to make somebody believe something
Straight; in an upright position
To weaken or diminish
A feeling of belonging with others
24
What is fluoride?
The hard, outer coating of teeth.
Teeth that will not naturally be replaced by another set.
A substance that strengthens the enamel of teeth.
A feeling of belonging with others
25
At four, five, and six years of age, boys tend to be ____ and ____ than girls.
shorter, heavier
taller, lighter
shorter, lighter
taller, heavier

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