As long as negative environmental influences such as poor nutrition or illness are not severe,

A) children and adolescents typically show catch-up growth once conditions improve.
B) adopted children typically reach a height closer to their adoptive than biological parents' heights.
C) body weight is more acutely influenced by eating habits rather than heredity.
D) height and rate of physical growth are largely determined by the environment.


Answer: A

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