Growth & Development · NEET PG Preparation Paediatrics
A 9-month-old infant is brought to the well-baby clinic for routine evaluation. His birth weight was 3.0 kg. According to standard growth charts, whi…
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A 9-month-old infant is brought to the well-baby clinic for routine evaluation. His birth weight was 3.0 kg. According to standard growth charts, which of the following is the most expected weight for this infant?
- A.6.0 kg
- B.9.0 kgCorrect answer
- C.12.0 kg
- D.15.0 kg
Solution
An infant's birth weight typically doubles by 5 months of age and triples by 1 year (12 months) of age. At 9 months, the weight is approximately 3 times the birth weight or slightly less (around 9.0 kg for a 3.0 kg birth weight).
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