The 2006 WHO Growth Charts Are Based on Longitudinal and Cross-Sectional

question 46

Multiple Choice

The 2006 WHO growth charts are based on longitudinal and cross-sectional data of _____.

• A) preterm and full-term infants
• B) low-birthweight and normal-birthweight infants
• C) healthy breastfed infants
• D) formula-fed infants
• E) infants fed equal amounts of formula and breast milk

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Definitions:

Tibial

Refers to anything related to the tibia, which is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.

Common Fibular (Peroneal)

A nerve in the leg that supplies movement and sensation to parts of the lower leg, foot, and toes.

Phrenic Nerve

The nerve that originates in the neck and passes down between the lung and heart to reach the diaphragm, playing an essential role in breathing.

Motor Activity

Refers to any physical movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure.