Effects of Heredity and Hormones

Effects of Heredity and Hormones
Physical growth and motor skill development are closely intertwined. The first two years of life are a period of rapid growth and development physically, from the newborn period through the active toddler and preschool years. Children’s growth and development is impacted by heredity, nutrition, illness, and environment.
· The effects of heredity and hormones on physical growth and health in early childhood
· The impact of nutrition on early childhood physical growth and health
· How infectious disease and immunizations impact early physical growth and health in early childhood
· Major milestones of gross‐ and fine‐motor development in early childhood
Effects of Heredity and Hormones