Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 36
An infant who weighs 8 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh how many pounds at 1 year?
A. 14 pounds
B. 16 pounds
C. 18 pounds
D. 24 pounds
Correct Answer: D. 24 pounds
By 1 year of age, the infant is expected to triple his birth weight. Between six months and one year, weight gain slows down a little. Most babies double their birth weight by five to six months of age and triple it by the time they are a year old. By one year, the average weight of a baby girl is approximately 19 pounds 10 ounces (8.9 kg), with boys weighing about 21 pounds 3 ounces (9.6 kg).
Option A: During the first few days of life, it’s normal for both breastfed and bottle-fed newborns to lose weight. A bottle-fed baby may lose up to 5% of his body weight, and an exclusively breastfed newborn can lose up to 10%.
Option B: On average, babies gain about one pound each month for the first six months. The average weight at six months is about 16 pounds 2 ounces (7.3 kg) for girls and 17 pounds 8 ounces (7.9 kg) for boys.
Option C: Most infants will gain about a pound over their birth weight by month one. At this age, infants are not as sleepy, they begin developing a regular feeding pattern, and they have a stronger suck during feedings.