The school-age child will gain approximately how much weight during this phase?

1. 10 kg/year
2. 3 kg/year
3. No weight gain at this age
4. 1-2 kg/year


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1. 10 kg/year would be too rapid of a weight gain.
2. 3 kg/year is the average weight gain of a school-age child.
3. No weight gain would indicate a health issue that should be investigated.
4. 1-2 kg/year may be too little weight gain for this age and should be monitored.

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