Learning Objective: 5.

1 Analysing the pattern of human growth

Learning Outcomes:
Describe what growth is,
Identify the characteristics used to measure growth rate,

1. Underline the correct answer below to describe what growth is.

Growth is the process in which our body (increases / decreases) in size,

number in cells and weight, and changes its shape and functions.

2. Complete the statement below to identify the characteristics used to measure

growth rate.

Growth can be determined by measuring the physical characteristics of a person

such as __________________ and _________________ over a period of time.

3. The diagram below shows the human growth curve.

Answer the following questions based on the information in the diagram above,

a. At which stage is growth the fastest / rapid growth?

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b. At which stage is growth the slowest / slow growth?
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c. At which stage growth is negative / negative growth?
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d. At which stage is growth minimal / minimal growth?
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Learning Objective: 5.1 Analysing the pattern of human growth

Learning Outcome:
Analyse the growth curve for male and female,

1. The diagram below shows the growth curve of human males and females.

Write (True) or (False) for the following statement based on the information in the
diagram above

Statement True / False

a. The growth for boys and girls are at the same rate until
they reached the age of 4 years old.

b. Girls grow faster than boys after the age of 14.

c. Boys grow faster than girls between the ages of 12 and 14

d. Boys grow faster than girls between the ages of 4 and 12

Learning Objective: 5.1 Analysing the pattern of human growth

Learning Outcomes:
Compare and contrast between the growth rate in male and female.
Describe the effects of nutrition on the growth in children.

1. The diagram below shows the growth curve of human males and females.
.

Compare and contrast between the growth rate in male and female below.

Male Similarities Female

Both grow at a same rate after birth until the age of:
___________
The differences in growth rate between the ages of:

(Faster / Slower) 4 and 12 (Faster / Slower)

(Faster / Slower) 12 and 14 (Faster / Slower)

(Faster / Slower) 14 and 20 (Faster / Slower)

2. Draw lines to match the following nutrients with their effects on the growth of
children if they lack these nutrients in their diet.

Iodine Ricket

Iron Goiter

Protein Anaemia

Vitamin D Kwashiorkor