Baby M weighed 6 lbs 2 oz and was 18 inches at birth. At her one-year visit she weighed 18.5 pounds and is 36 inches in length. The pediatric nurse practitioner informs her mother that:
1. Her weight and height show that her growth pattern is right on target for age.
2. Baby M is below her target weight and they will be referred to a nutritional counselor
3. Babies who do not fall into the 1st or 2nd percentile in the CDC growth chart are labeled as "failure to thrive.".
4. Baby M is above her target weight and will need to be switched to a low-fat diet.
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Rationale: A child's weight should triple and length should double by the first birthday. Baby M is at an acceptable weight for her age based on her birth weight. Birth charts should be used to monitor individual trends of growth over time. Children who are below the 5th percentile may need further nutritional evaluation. Rapid growth and ongoing brain development require adequate amounts of calories, fat, and other nutrients in early childhood.
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