A female school-age child asks the school nurse, "How many pounds should I expect to gain in a year?" The nurse should give which response?
a. "You will gain about 2.4 to 4.6 lb per year"
b. "You will gain about 3.4 to 5.6 lb per year."
c. "You will gain about 4.4 to 6.6 lb per year."
d. "You will gain about 5.5 to 7.6 lb per year."
ANS: C
Between the ages of 6 and 12 years, children will almost double in weight, increasing 2 to 3 kg (4.4 to 6.6 lb) per year.
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