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asd123

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on: Jun 22, 2018
As adults, those who were low-birthweight babies have higher rates of
 
  obesity.
  malnutrition.
  normal-range weight.
  language delays.

Question 2

What happens to typical low-birthweight infants in the first months after birth?
 
  They will eat less than normal and maintain their low weight.
  They exhibit catch-up growth.
  They exhibit early signs of obesity.
  They will fail to thrive.


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Kedrick2014

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

obesity.

Answer to Question 2

They exhibit catch-up growth.


asd123

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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