An infant comes to the office for his 1-year checkup. His father states that he is worried that his son is smaller than he should be. The child's weight is 8.6kg (19lb), and his length is 71 cm (28 in). He appears to be growing appropriately on his growth curve. Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation about growth to be given to the father?
A. Infants usually double their birth weight by 1 year
B. Infants usually triple their birth weight by 1 year
C. Infants usually quadruple their birth weight by 1 year
D. Infants usually double their length by 1 year
E. Infants usually triple their length by 1 year
A. Infants usually double their birth weight by 1 year
B. Infants usually triple their birth weight by 1 year
C. Infants usually quadruple their birth weight by 1 year
D. Infants usually double their length by 1 year
E. Infants usually triple their length by 1 year