WK 7 Discussion: Healthy Body/Healthy minds

 What patterns of physical growth do children typically show during middle childhood, and how do nutrition and activity, like participation in organized sports, affect their health?

 What are some causes and consequences of childhood obesity, and how can families support healthy habits? 

How do developmental and mental health disorders show up during this stage, and why is it important to understand the differences between them? 

Your response should incorporate some knowledge gleaned from your studies this week with sources identified.