Four-months-old infants rely greatly on to determine how they will grip an object; 8-months-olds are more likely to use as a guide.

What is an important aspect of preventing health problems in children?avoid accidents, which are the leading cause of death in childrenWhat is osteoporosis?related ti deficiencies in calcium, vitamin D, estrogen, and lack of exercise.Family with an Alzheimer disease.Health-care professionals emphasize that the family can be an important support system for the Alzheimer patient, but this support can have costs for the family, who can become emotionally and physically drained by the extensive care required for a person with Alzheimer disease.Nursing homesThe development of alternative forms of home and community-based care has decreased the percentage of adults who are living in nursing homes. Still, as older adults age, their probability of being in a nursing home increases.How long should you breast feed?The Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Dietetic Association strongly endorse breast feeding throughout the infant's first year. (1997)3 things a mother should not breast feed if she has...Mother should not breast feed (1) if the mother is infected with HIV or some other infectious disease that can be transmitted through her milk. (2)if she has tuberculosis. (3) if she is taking any drug that may not be safe for the infant.DiabetesDiabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and elevate blood cholesterol levels also are common in children who are overweight. hypertension has become increasingly common among overweight children.What are some consequences of being am overweight child?Social and psychological consequences of being overweight in childhood include low self-esteem, depression, and some exclusion of obese children from peer groups.What type of interventions have been successful in reducing overweight in adolescents?one review indicated that a combination of calorie restriction, exercise of sedentary activity, and behavioral therapy, have been moderately effective in helping overweight adolescents lose weight.

The correct answer is b