What may be a factor in how much a preschooler weighs and how tall she or he is?
A. Sex; boys tend to gain more weight and height than girls
B. Global economics; children in developing countries gain weight and height faster than children living in economically developed countries
C. Poverty; U.S. children living in poorer families are likely to be taller and heavier than children from affluent families
D. Quality of preschool; children who attend good-quality preschool programs receive better snacks and lunches
Answer: A
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