Jerome Weighed in at 12 Pounds When He Was Born

question 148

Multiple Choice

Jerome weighed in at 12 pounds when he was born.Compared to other newborns (in the United States) ,he is

• A) underweight.
• B) about average.
• C) heavy,yet still within the normal range of weight.
• D) considerably heaver than most babies.

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