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What is the average weight of a newborn at birth?
What is the average weight of a newborn at birth?
- 2500 g
- 5000 g
- 4000 g
- 3400 g (correct)
At what age do infants double their birth weight?
At what age do infants double their birth weight?
- 12 months
- 3 months
- 6 months (correct)
- 9 months
By what age do infants triple their body weight?
By what age do infants triple their body weight?
- 9 months
- 18 months
- 6 months
- 12 months (correct)
How much weight do infants typically lose at age 3-4 days?
How much weight do infants typically lose at age 3-4 days?
What measurements are used to track the growth of infants?
What measurements are used to track the growth of infants?
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Newborn weight average
Newborn weight average
The average weight of a newborn baby at birth is 3400 grams.
Infant weight doubling time
Infant weight doubling time
Infants typically double their birth weight by 6 months of age.
Infant weight tripling time
Infant weight tripling time
Infants usually triple their birth weight by 12 months of age.
Infant weight loss at 3-4 days
Infant weight loss at 3-4 days
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Infant growth tracking
Infant growth tracking
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Study Notes
Health Assessment for Children
- Growth measurements are essential in evaluating children's health status.
- Key physical growth parameters include weight, height (or length), skinfold thickness, arm circumference, and head circumference.
Physical Characteristics of Pediatrics
- Height at birth ranges from 46-56 cm, with an average length of 50 cm.
- Male infants tend to be 2-3 cm longer than female infants at birth.
- During the first year, an infant's height should increase by 25-30 cm.
- By age two, an average height increase of about 12.5 cm is expected.
- For infants under two years old, height is measured in a supine (lying down) position.
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