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Understanding Growth

Using the clues at the bottom of the page, fill in the crossword puzzle.

Across
1. Rapid growth that begins between the ages of 9 and 12 is called the adolescent (two words).

3. During adolescence, girls' widen.

7. Boys' adolescence. broaden during

Down
2. The growth spurt begins at an average age of for girls.

3. are chemicals the body produces that control the way your body grows.

4. You inherited your body shape from your

5. If you don't eat enough calories, it may

10. Energy comes mainly from the your growth. in the food you eat.

11. The growth spurt begins at an average age of for boys.

12. Your body needs energy than it did when you were younger.

6. Boys gain more during the growth spurt.

8. Eat enough food to your hunger. than girls

9. Your body is like a computer that grows on its own growth

 



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