A neonate at birth was at the 75th percentile for weight for age. At 6 months he appears healthy and was at the 60th percentile weight for age. This indicates that:
a. he has a low caloric intake
b. he is experiencing normal growth
c. he may have protein-energy malnutrition
d. birth measurements were incorrect
Answer: b. he is experiencing normal growth
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