Influences on normal physical growth

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Large differences may develop between individual children and among groups of children Sometimes these differences affect the psychological development of young children These differences create a nice variety among children Most dimensions of growth are influenced by the child's genetic background Also, races and ethnic backgrounds around the world differ in growth patterns Nutrition can affect growth, but it does not override genetic factors