Which of these parameters is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

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The infant's birth weight is the most reliable indicator of their future health status as it is directly related to their nutritional status in the womb. A low birth weight is associated with increased risk for infant mortality, as well as developmental and health problems later in life. The other parameters (mother's weight before pregnancy, mother's weight gain during pregnancy, and mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy) can all indirectly impact the infant's health, but the birth weight is a direct measure of the infant's health at birth.

Which of These Parameters Is the Most Reliable Indicator of an Infant's