
Growth
1 Growth

Definition·Growthan increase in thenumber and sizeof cells:results in increased sizeand weight of thewhole or any of itspart. (quantity change).Developmentchange in the childthat occurs over time.Changes follow an orderly pattern thatmoves toward greater complexity andenhancessurvival. (quality change)2010七年制儿二系-2
• Growth an increase in the number and size of cells; resultsin increased sizeand weight of the whole or any of itspart.(quantitychange) • Development change in the childthat occurs over time. Changes follow an orderly pattern that moves toward greater complexity and enhancessurvival.(quality change) 2010七年制儿二系-2 Definition

growth& developmentw(weight) gaingrowthlinear growth(physicalH. C. (headcircumference)growthde velopment)C. C. (chest circemference) growthsex maturationdental developmentskeletal maturationdevelopm ent2010七年制儿二系-3
g r o w t h & development growth (physical development ) developm ent W(weight)gain lineargrowth H.C.(head circumference)growth C.C.(chestcircemference)growth . sex maturation dental development skeletal maturation 2010七年制儿二系-3

Periods of growth & development:Prenatal period: from conception tobirthInfancy: ages O yearToddlerhood: ages 1-2Preschooler: ages 3-5School age : ages 6-12Adolescence:
2010七年制儿二系-4 □ P e r iods of g r o w t h & d e v e l o p m e n t : Prenatal period: from conception to birth Infancy: ages 0 year Toddlerhood: ages 1-2 Preschooler: ages 3-5 School age : ages 6-12 Adolescence:

Learning objectives· Patterns of physical growth beforepuberty and inpuberty: Other indices of physical growth RegularitiesAssessmentof growth2010七年制儿二系-5
L e a r n in g objectives 2010七年制儿二系-5 • Patterns of physicalgrowth before puberty and in puberty • Other indices of physicalgrowth • Regularities • Assessmentof growth

Indicesof growthweight,w height, H crown-rump length/sitting height head circumference, H. C. chest circumference c. c.2010七年制儿二系-6
Indices of g r o w t h 2010七年制儿二系-6 □ weight,W □ height,H □ crown-rumplength/sitting height □ head circumference, H.C. □ chest circumference,c.c

Physical Growth patternbefore puberty2010七年制儿二系-7
Physical Growth pattern before puberty 2010七年制儿二系-7

l.Weight gainIt is probably the bestindex of nutrition andgrowth.2010七年制儿二系-8
1.Weight gain It is probably the best index of nutrition and growth. 2010七年制儿二系-8

weight gainwithage2y3y0m3m5y6y7y8yly4y9yage36912141620222528(kg)18W2010七年制儿二系-9
a g e 0 m 3 m 1 y 2 y 3 y 4 y 5 y 6 y 7 y 8 y 9 y 2010七年制儿二系-9 w (k g ) 3 6 9 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 5 2 8 weight gain with age

Patterns ofweight gain1. Different growth rate in different age2. The 1st growthspurt:the 1st year oflife2010七年制儿二系-10
Patterns ofweight gain 2010七年制儿二系-10 1.Different growth rate in differentage 2.The 1st growth spurt: the 1st year of life