Sven, your adolescent nephew, tells you he is worried that he is not normal because his feet and hands seem to be too big for his body. Which of the following is the best advice for Sven?
a. "Eat more calcium-rich foods so that your growth gets back on the right track."
b. "Everybody has different sized feet and hands – yours are just big."
c. "Don't worry. Each person has a unique growth pattern, and you are unusual."
d. "Don't worry. Hands and feet hit the growth spurt before the rest of your body."
Answer: d
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