Which Measurement Can Best Confirm That Growth Is Proceeding Normally

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which measurement can best confirm that growth is proceeding normally and/or help detect protein-energy malnutrition in infants?

• A)BMI
• B)head circumference
• C) height
• D) weight

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