A school-age child has been weighed at the well-child checkup. He has gained 6 pounds since the previous year. This is:
1. An average weight gain for a child of this age.
2. Too much of a weight gain for a child of this age.
3. Too little of a weight gain for a child of this age.
4. None of the above.
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1. A school-age child gains about 3 kg per year.
2. The weight gain is adequate for this age.
3. The weight gain is adequate for this age.
4. A school-age child gains an average of 3 kg each year.
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