Somatotyping

Write short notes on any two of the following: a) Basic principles of growth b) Recommended dietary allowance c) Purpose and use of somatotyping

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a) Basic Principles of Growth Human growth follows certain universal principles that help us understand how individuals develop physically over time. These principles are important in anthropology, education, and healthcare. Key Principles: Cephalocaudal Principle: Growth occurs from head to toe. Infants first gain control over the head, then arms, and finally legs. Proximodistal Principle: Growth […]

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Briefly discuss the contribution by Sheldon.

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Introduction William Herbert Sheldon was an American psychologist and physician known for his theory of somatotypes — a classification of human body types. His work contributed significantly to the understanding of human physique and its relation to temperament, behavior, and growth. Though some aspects of his theory are now considered outdated, Sheldon’s ideas laid the

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Discuss Sheldon’s method of somatotyping and its advantages and limitations.

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Introduction Somatotyping is the classification of human body types based on physical characteristics. It was developed by American psychologist William H. Sheldon in the 1940s. This method categorizes body types into three fundamental types: endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph. Sheldon believed that these body types also correlate with personality traits, although this idea has been controversial

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