Which of the following best describes children's height gain during middle childhood?
A. Children generally grow about 5 inches from the age of 6 until the adolescent growth spurt begins.
B. School-age children grow an average of about 5 to 7 inches a year between ages 6 and 11.
C. School-age children grow an average of about 2 to 3 inches a year between ages 6 and 11.
D. Children's height typically increases about 6 inches a year until age 9, after which it remains stable until puberty.
Answer: C
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