Question

1. (02.06 lc) which of the following best represents the average rate at which infants gain weight for the first six months after birth? (5 points) 1.5 pounds per day 1.5 pounds per month 1.5 kilograms per day 1.5 kilograms per hour

Explanation:

Standard pediatric guidelines state that in the first 6 months of life, infants typically gain an average of about 1.5 pounds (roughly 0.68 kilograms) per month. The other options represent unrealistic, far too fast rates of weight gain.

Answer:

1.5 pounds per month