What Is the Average Weight for a Healthy Newborn in the United

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Multiple Choice

What is the average weight for a healthy newborn in the United States (with an average height of 18 to 22 inches long) ?

• A) 5-1/2 lbs
• B) 6-1/2 lbs
• C) 7-1/2 lbs
• D) 8-1/2 lbs

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