Growth & Development/Nutrition Flashcards
birthweight doubles by
4 months
birthweight triples by
12 months
regain birthweight by
10 to 14 days
height increases 50% by
1 year
height doubles by
4 years
height triples by
13 years
growth rate during first year of life
20 cm/yr
normal head circumference at birth
35 cm
head growth in first 6 months
1 cm/month
head growth from 6 months to 1 year
1/2 cm/month
cause of weight drop followed by length but normal HC
inadequate caloric intake
cause of length decrease but normal weight
endocrine disorders
cause of weight and length dropping together
chronic medical conditions
conditions with separate growth charts
Downs, Turners, Williams
track and coo
2 months
brings toys to their mouth
4 months
transfer in hands
6 month
sit up
6 months
pointing
1 year
stack 2 to 3 cubes
18 months
stack 4 to 6 cubes
24 month
stack 8 cubes
36 month
walk upstairs alternating feet
3 years
identify opposites
4 years