Which Characteristic Is the Single Most Potent Indicator of an Infant's

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is the single most potent indicator of an infant's future health status?

• A)The mother's prepregnancy weight
• B)The mother's weight gain during pregnancy
• C)The infant's birthweight
• D)The mother's postpregnancy weight
• E)The mother's birthweight

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