Which of the following statements is true about changes in body size during the first two years of life?

a. Infants and toddlers make steady gains in growth.
b. By the end of the second year, a typical toddler is 36 inches tall.
c. By five months of age, birth weight typically has tripled.
d. An average 1-year-old's height is 75 percent greater than at birth.


Answer: b. By the end of the second year, a typical toddler is 36 inches tall.

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