About How Much Does a Full-Term Infant Usually Weigh at Birth

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Multiple Choice

About how much does a full-term infant usually weigh at birth?

• A) 3 to 5 pounds
• B) 4 to 6 pounds
• C) 5 to 7 pounds
• D) 7 to 9 pounds
• E) 12 to 14 pounds

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Definitions:

Overweight People

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Thrifty Gene

A hypothesis suggesting that certain genes make individuals more efficient at food intake and storage, historically advantageous during periods of food scarcity but potentially leading to obesity in societies with abundant food.

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