Question

Are there sex differences in height and weight between the ages of 3 and 6 years? Explain and provide evidence.

Answer 1

Growth rates may vary considerably for each individual child.yes there is sex diffrences in height and weight.The development of body and motor behaviour during childhood is slower than it was during infancy,but it is steady.

  To provide normal reference data and to identify growth patterns for boys and girls aged 3–6 years.

In 3-year-olds, growth is still slow compared to the first year. Most children have become slimmer and lost the rounded tummy of a toddler. While all children may grow at a different rate, the following indicate the average for 3-year-old boys and girls:
• Weight: average gain of about 4 to 6 pounds per year
• Height: average growth of about 2 to 3 inches per year
After age 2, children of the same age can noticeably vary in height and weight. As long as the child is maintaining his or her own rate of growth, there should be no reason to worry. A consultation with the child’s pediatrician is recommended if there is cause for concern.