The best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally is to:
a. use growth charts developed for teenagers
b. calculate the appropriate height and weight based on age.
c. compare him or her with peers.
d. compare his or her height and weight with previous measures taken earlier.
e. use growth charts developed for adults.
d
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) 6, 8 B) 8, 10 C) 11, 15 D) 14, 18
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a. yogurt b. bread c. potatoes d. hot dogs e. dried fruit