Which Statement Best Describes "Failure to Thrive

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes "failure to thrive?"

• A)The growth pattern observed in infants that are formula-fed rather than breastfed.
• B)An inability of a child's growth to keep up with normal growth curves.
• C)Times during growth and development when an infant is more susceptible to harm from poor nutrition or other environmental factors.
• D)Low weight gain during pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Chemical Equation

A representation of a chemical reaction using symbols of the elements and formulae of compounds.

Coefficients

Numbers placed before the symbols or formulas in a chemical equation, indicating the relative amounts of substances involved in the reaction.

Balanced Equation

A chemical equation in which the number of atoms for each element in the reaction and the total charge are the same on the reactants side and the products side.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong corrosive acid that is a colorless or slightly yellow liquid when pure.